“Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; Who satisfies your... Continue Reading →
I am a native of my community. I was born and raised in the same local place. Then so moved away and spent a little more than a decade out of state before finding my way back home. That also describes my relationship with God and church. I grew up in church, from the time... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I had an unexpected surprise in the midst of mourning. I had been at my grandmother's visitation, and while catching up with family is nice, my heart was sad. It had been a long day as my grandfather had a heart attack that morning so I had spent the day at... Continue Reading →
Look around you, in the physical space you are right now. Look at the walls, on the shelves, in the fridge, under the covers. Look in the drawer. Or in your closet. Look out the window if you need to. In your kid’s room. Maybe even look at your own skin, your own body. Look in... Continue Reading →
POD #11: The Farmer's Worldview I have a motto, "The only thing constant is change." Not that change is always easy, but endings are normal. That doesn't mean endings are not painful but they are usually necessary. Endings open the door for new beginnings. There is a commitment I know that I need to end - it is over... 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 →
As a child, the stories from the Old Testament certainly helped shape my view of God. Although God is loving and kind, I couldn't help but recall the times where people were punished for their disbelief and because they were not the Israelites. Reading through Joshua, I had a different thought as I heard about... Continue Reading →
Genesis 25:27-34 As the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter. He was an outdoors man, but Jacob had a quiet temperament, preferring to stay at home. Isaac loved Esau because he enjoyed eating the wild game Esau brought home, but Rebekah loved Jacob. One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived... Continue Reading →
We must be intentional with our thanksgiving, Not just one day out of the year but in all seasons.
I say I know You will never leave me.. Yet, I often wonder Where you are in midst of my struggles. I say I know That you forgive me Yet, I often hold on to my past failures and sin. I say I know That you love me Yet, there are times I wonder if... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 