Take a moment and think about something that has been weighing you down. It may be something personal or a concern for another. Finances, health, lost family members, stress at work or in a relationship. Consider how much time you put into thinking about this, worrying, and talking about it. It may be something currently... Continue Reading →
The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble;he knows those who take refuge in him. Nahum 1:7 When I think of the word stronghold, I typically think a negative terms. I picture root of bitterness or unforgiveness that creates a stronghold. In this verse, a stronghold is positive. Lexicon :: Strong's H4581 - māʿôz But in... Continue Reading →
“Only let us hold true to what we have attained.” Philippians 3:16 These words convicted me "Hold true to what you have attained." I have been a Christian about thirty-eight years. How many truths have I attained, but not held on to? I only need ready back through my journals and see lessons that... Continue Reading →
“Whether it is good or bad, we will obey the voice of the Lord our God to whom we are sending you, that it may be well with us when we obey the voice of the Lord our God.”” Jeremiah 42:6 Walking through the streets of Ephesus, Turkey we were reminded that Paul wanted... Continue Reading →
I sat in silence watching the streets of New Orleans pass by. I was on my way back to the airport via Uber. It was 4 a.m. in the morning, and I was still processing the two weeks prior. My eyes welled with tears as I asked the Lord to help me put into words... Continue Reading →
All your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of your children. Isaiah 54:13 Taught by the Lord. I have thought it was my job to teach my kids about the Lord. Yes, it is my responsibility but I also have to trust that the Lord can teach my children just as... Continue Reading →
I am a very schedule driven person. It helps me get things done and compensates for the ADHD brain. It is too easy for me to get distracted, quickly going off task, and ending up farther down the rabbit hole chasing a squirrel that didn’t even exist. I put things on my calendar that most... Continue Reading →
I love old churches. The architecture, the history, the beauty. Since childhood they have held my fascination. Several times I have taken trips just to go look explore historic churches. Although I am not Catholic, I love those churches the most with stain glassed windows, statues and often little gift stores attached. Last night we... Continue Reading →
As I left my house this morning, before the sun came up my thought was “Let the adventures begin.” My husband was taking me to the airport. I was heading to New Orleans to meet a friend as we head to Greece tomorrow. I prayed before we left the house and even as we drove.... Continue Reading →
“Thus says the Lord: “Keep your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears, for there is a reward for your work, declares the Lord, and they shall come back from the land of the enemy. There is hope for your future, declares the Lord, and your children shall come back to their own country.”... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 