In the days following the May 22, 2011 tornado in Joplin, I spent hours driving back and forth searching for God to reveal Himself to me in the midst of the aftermath. He showed me many things, not really about the storm, but about life during those long drives. The first was about the destruction... Continue Reading →
Purpose and Blessings from the Storm
It has been three months today since destruction hit Joplin, and indirectly impacted my life as my workplace was destroyed and life as I knew it was changed. Many thoughts have come to me as I hear the stories from people at work, patients, families, that were directly impacted by the tornado. People who were... Continue Reading →
Small Christianity
A closed bridge, a blocked road,an accident, a dark drive home. Are these sometimes how we as Christians appear?
The Aftermath
It has been a month today since the tragic tornado in Joplin that claimed the lives of over 150 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, leaving a large path of destruction. I praise God that I was not in Joplin that day, but was instead at home celebrating my daughter's high school graduation.... Continue Reading →
Scriptures that speak to my heart
I have no idea why I chose to write these scriptures out in my journal this day back in 2011. I did not typically write out scriptures. There is nothing else. Looking back these are life verses I have stood on for many years. Standing for my household's salvation. A reminder for my own life, and... Continue Reading →
Self-Discipline
I was pausing my exercise program (EA Active Sports 2) today, sitting there trying to catch my breath, asking "When is this going to get easier?" I have been doing it eleven weeks, at least 4 days a week, sometimes more. I have burned over 14,502.5 calories, exercised 27 hours and 40 minutes, completed 73... Continue Reading →
This Place
I realize I have so much still to learn I am faced with this, everywhere I turn. Looking through a mirror not even big enough to see my face How long will I be stuck in this place? I can't see more than a small piece at a time I just don't want Your presence... Continue Reading →
This is the stuff
There is a song by Francesca Barristelli that has become one of my favorite songs. It's called "This is the Stuff" and talks about how God uses the little frustrations in our life to help grow us spiritually and emotionally. I usually have a song on my lips, but this one I sing when I... Continue Reading →
Be Who You Are
1 Samuel 17:38-40 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Marriage
God has been leading me more to take time with the things I teach others and really apply His word to it, instead of the secular training I have. So here are some initial thoughts about marriage.
Restoring Voice 