Tonight I got a glimpse of the love of God, so tangible and present that I know I am loved. I am here in the dimmed lights of the living room watching my two grand children sleep. My heart is so filled with love for them, it is overwhelming at times. Is there anything more... Continue Reading →
Genesis 6:5-7 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart. So the Lord said, “I will blot out man... Continue Reading →
Reading in Matthew 1 and 2 tonight, the story of Jesus' birth, I had a "what if" thought. God has given people free will, which means that Mary and Joseph were both free to say no to the Holy Spirit - with the pregnancy, Mary could have said no. What if God had purposed his... Continue Reading →
I love praise and worship, individually, in small groups, as a corporate body, and in large crowds. There is freedom in worship. Tonight there was also revelation. Over the past year I have learned a lot about myself and about my view of God. I identified that I have the hardest time accepting the work of... Continue Reading →
Over the past twelve months I have been on what I thought was a focused journey. This week I was listening to a sermon and the preacher asked his congregation how many had parts of their testimony they don't share. It immediately resonated, because although I have shared a lot of my testimony, there are... Continue Reading →
Mark 2:1-12 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried... Continue Reading →
It's Christmas season, and while I should be preparing for the holidays, I just can not seem to get in the mood. I think a lot has to do with the fact that there seems to be a falling away from the true meaning of Christmas. There were lights in my neighborhood the week of... Continue Reading →
James 1:2-8 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without... Continue Reading →
Think about the child afraid of the dark... the child is tormented in his/her mind about what might be out there in the unseen vastness that surrounds him/her. The presence of someone else there with the child in the darkness does not make the fear go away, although it may appear better. The turning on... Continue Reading →
The past week has been an emotional one. It started with my son moving almost 1,000 miles away. He is my first child to move away, and although I have peace about him going and am excited to see what adventures he will live out, it doesn't make the hurt in my heart less. He... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 