Romans 5:1-2 (NLT) Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look... Continue Reading →
Growing up in a home where secrets were a way of life, I value the truth more than anything. I would rather hear and speak the ugly truth than hear or tell a colorful, well formed lie. I realize that much of my life was shaped by lies. Not ones that were necessarily spoken but unspoken... Continue Reading →
Grateful, the word always reminds me of Thanksgiving, only a more common, everyday kind of thanks. I have so many things in my life to give thanks. However, the thing that I am most deeply appreciative and thankful for is being raised in a home where I was given a solid foundation in the God despite my... Continue Reading →
I often talk about my past matter of factually. I realized earlier this year that I have processed the events of my past, but never the emotions. A friend kept pressing for how I FELT and I honestly couldn't tell her. I help people process their feelings, but was not in touch with my own,... Continue Reading →
Scripture: Hebrews 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” How this Scripture applies to my life: I struggle with a fear of rejection. Some of that fear came from the fact that most of... Continue Reading →
Unite verb (used with object), united, uniting. 1. to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit. As I read through the Bible, I am always struck by the lack of denominations mentioned when speaking about the Church because when I drive around my community, and any other community, all... Continue Reading →
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. Love provides a reverential fear, a deep respect for the object of our love. Love should not create a dread or terror in the object... Continue Reading →
Do we care enough to get to know those who are in the front lines helping? Do we take time to connect with those who are being helped? Take time to care. Your sacrifice will change someone's life and you will be surprised that usually that life is yours.
There is a great book about honor that really impacted my life, it is called Honor's Reward by John Bevere. A few years back our church went through the series on a Wednesday night. There are a couple of things that really have stuck with me, and have become part of who I am. Since... Continue Reading →
In our society, rest has become something that is gained in hour-long massages and not a daily practice. This has led to increased stress and related illnesses. God designed us to rest, we were made in His image and He rested on the 7th day. I admit that I for the past fifteen years I... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 