Tucked away in the Old testament book of Judges are three chapters that share the highlight reels of a Israeli judge name Gideon. Gideon was from the smallest clan in Israel and when God called him, Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide his wheat from the Midianites who were ruling the land. Like many... Continue Reading →
I went to school to be a social worker, in hindsight I might have went to school to be a Christian counselor had I been steered that direction, but I don't regret the decision. The great thing about being a social worker is that there are so many options. The best thing about being a... Continue Reading →
When I was twenty, I lost my father to cancer. I was distraught after his death because I had been praying for his healing. I hadn't allowed myself to process his illness because I believed that God would heal my dad. That was about the time of the faith movement "Believe and receive" that is what... Continue Reading →
When Jesus had finished saying all this to the people, he returned to Capernaum. At that time the highly valued slave of a Roman officer was sick and near death. When the officer heard about Jesus, he sent some respected Jewish elders to ask him to come and heal his slave. So they earnestly begged Jesus to help... Continue Reading →
There are days when I walk around with a song in my heart, and literally burst our in song. I find myself quietly signing a song as I go about my business. At first I was unaware of it, until a Physician's Assistant pointed it out a few years back. He commented on how joyful... Continue Reading →
I love the fall. The next two weeks are suppose to be the peak season in our region for the foliage to come alive with the vibrant red, yellows and oranges. The trees' leaves are slowly starting to change. I am waiting with great anticipation for the weather to cooperate for a long motorcycle ride... Continue Reading →
A friend recently told me that I needed a "safe person" in my life, someone I would feel comfortable talking with openly about anything. In the natural, I know that this is true. The truth is I do have and always have had that place of safety in my life. Trust comes hard when you... Continue Reading →
The story of Daniel in Daniel 6 tells of a young captive in Babylon that had been appointed as one of three administrators over satraps for King Darius. Daniel's walk with God won him favor with the king, but Daniel also gained enemies among his peers and subordinates. Daniel's peers became jealous because the king planned... Continue Reading →
Yesterday during my workout, things were changed up as the place we normally work out was being used for a swim meet. Instead we met in the lazy river; it was anything but lazy! The resistance of the water added to the workout. We went with the current, against the current, and backwards in addition... Continue Reading →
1 John 5:14 And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. What if we trusted God enough to pray big prayers? I don't mean selfish prayers, but prayers that line up with His word and change the environment. Recently my eyes have been open to a need... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 