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 →
There are two things in life that I admittedly really struggle with: 1) My weight and 2) Asking for help. When it comes to needing help with my purpose or where I am needing to focus, I am not good at asking others for help. I know that at times I need someone else; I... Continue Reading →
It can be difficult to start anything new, but when it comes to finding your purpose and focusing, you have to start. So many times being scared about missing the mark keeps us from getting started, but God's Mercy is new every day. If we miss the mark, we will quickly find out and will... Continue Reading →
"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 →
I can tell when I am really moving in my area of focus, because I have a natural way of inspiring others to join in. My mother used to tell me that I could sell Santa Clause a bikini. I am not a salesperson, and in fact hate selling anything, but if I am in... Continue Reading →
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 →
Today's #FMF word is belong. If I belong to God and want to focus on His will for my life his opinion is the one that I have to seek. If my focus becomes belonging to another group, seeking their approval, I will not likely complete what He has designed me for because there will... Continue Reading →
The Bible talks a lot of about sharing with one another, sharing burdens, joys, sorrows, in needs, in sufferings, resources, visions, and inheritance to name a few. In order to help focus on what God has called me to do there are certain things that I need to share. First I have to be willing... Continue Reading →
Why? It is one of the most important questions that we can ask ourselves. So often we get stuck on the "Who?" and the "How?" that we never get to focus on the "Why?". Why we do something is so important; whether we are looking back or looking forward, our motive for action needs to... Continue Reading →
Another reason that I have found it hard to focus is that I am afraid. It is easy for me to look productive. I am a task oriented person. I find accomplishment in finishing things, and there are a number of things that I am good at. However, just because I can do something,... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 