Songs speak to me. I suppose that is really what music is created to do. The pictures that I get listening to music often flood me with so many ideas that it is hard for me to pause and process. This morning me were singing of God's reckless love and how He leaves the 99... Continue Reading →
Lessons from Glass
I love that I get amazing spiritual lessons from the most unconventional methods. My husband and I went and watched the movie Glass (2019) recently. I have seen the other movies in the trilogy. I honestly didn't remember them, other than that Split was psychological in nature. Before the movie, I asked my husband if... Continue Reading →
Reminders from the Past
January 2019 went by like a whirlwind; as the new year starts I have had several reminders from the past. Things that I rarely think about, have taken a forefront of my attention. Sarah Jakes Roberts put is best in her book Don't Settle for Safe, "The gift of growing requires letting go. We have... Continue Reading →
Still There
I gave God half hearted prayers with a divided focus. I took back the control I had been surrendering. It was so unsatisfying, even in the moment. Yet still, God's voice Still spoke to me. Even though I failed Him and disappointed myself, when I turned back to Him, His grace was there. His voice... Continue Reading →
Promises from the Past
Then God was right before him, saying, “I am God , the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. I’m giving the ground on which you are sleeping to you and to your descendants. Your descendants will be as the dust of the Earth; they’ll stretch from west to east and from... Continue Reading →
Focus Together {#Write31Days}
Much of my married life was spent chasing my own dreams and goals and my husband chasing his. To say that we are completely different in our thinking is an understatement. The things we like to do are different, as our are taste in music, movies, activities. Our interests are on opposite ends of the... Continue Reading →
Moments of Focus {#Write31Days}
If you capture your focus and it is just for a moment, is it worth it? Yes! Moments add up, they build, they expand. Those moments will get you to your goal eventually if your consistent. In June, I joined several people in a Run For God program at our church, similar to a couch... Continue Reading →
Focus on Who {#Write31Days}
My house was a bit noisy yesterday, so I didn't have the quiet I need write. The idea was there, just not the environment. I will also in full disclosure say, this post will take me over five minutes to write. Who I believe I am, has a great deal to do with focus. It... Continue Reading →
Focus on the Ask {#Write31Days}
"Ask and you shall receive." John 16:24 It is a scripture I know quiet well, yet often have such a hard time doing for myself. Growing up I didn't feel like I could ask for anything. I felt unimportant, despite being considered spoiled. by my siblings I learned how to manipulate to get things, but... Continue Reading →
Hope Focused {#Write31Days}
A friend and I were recently talking about when people lose hope and become depressed and even suicidal. As a social worker, one of my professors taught me that one of my roles is to come alongside people and bring them hope when they feel hopeless. As a Christian, I am called to do the... Continue Reading →
