Last week I went and shot guns for the first time in my life. My boss opened up the opportunity for me to come shoot on her property. For the past year I have talked about doing it, but I hadn't made the time. So, when I got the text, of course my answer was "Yes!" I... Continue Reading →
We live in a society where people ask "how are you?," without really caring about the response. It's a passing question, where again how you truly are is ignored. You learn to put on the mask of "fine." or "great." even when the world is crashing down around you. I think that most people have... Continue Reading →
For the past several years I have spent the month of November sharing daily words of gratitude on Facebook. My list is pretty similar each year with spouse, children, grandchildren, friends, church, etc. This year, I wanted to focus on things that amaze me about God's grace, mercy, love and favor on a daily basis.... Continue Reading →
For the past three weeks I have been going back and forth with God regarding the issue of disobedience. There is a particular area in my life where I want to see change, but my valiant efforts have failed. I seem to go around this mountain over and over again. I am tired of going... Continue Reading →
I have been reading a Book The Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson as part of the journey. There were parts of the book that so speak to where I am now. It is centered around John 15. It provided on some fresh perspective, and then it got a little personal. I was taken... Continue Reading →
Growing weary in the search For what the future holds Content in what I have But dissatisfied Knowing there is more. Searching day and night Wondering what the next step will be not seeing anything except the ground beneath. My desire changes My strength renewed As I realize that my search I never gave up... Continue Reading →
There is a Garth Brooks song that came out in 1990 "The Dance." It is a song my husband picked out for us after a breakup, when he was trying to reconcile with me. It's still appropriate because we were married, divorced and through the grace of God reconciled and have been married for sixteen... Continue Reading →
At our Beauty for Ashes group, the song My Soul Longs for You by Jesus Culture was played during worship. There is a portion of the song that says: I believe you will come like the rain You'll come like the rain So let it rain, Let it rain I love the rain, in the... Continue Reading →
We must stay disciplined in our witness. The world is seeking happiness. The Lord gives us joy. They see our rejoicing and are attracted to the Spirit of the Lord within us. We have to consider this in our actions because the Lord is coming soon. We need to let everyone see joy within our... Continue Reading →
My 10-year-old niece is training to do a 5K. Her running schedule is dependent upon the adults in her life. She took a four-day break this past weekend where she just "ran around" with her friend throughout the day. Her race is Halloween, so it was really important that she stay on the schedule that had been set... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 