Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4 It’s funny, maybe a little ironic, that as I read this verse,... Continue Reading →
“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” Hebrews 11:6 Faith, it is a big word in five letters. It asks us to believe for the impossible, to take risks that seem insane,... Continue Reading →
“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 3:13-14 I remember memorizing the scripture when my... Continue Reading →
Lately I have found myself drawn to acronyms. I will hear a word and start to ponder something it could stand for in my life. I see a frog - Fully Rely on God. I hear Fear - I think Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything and Rise. I was listening to a message... Continue Reading →
There was a song that we sang when I was a child, and that at times I would obnoxiously sing to my children when I woke them for school. "Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and give God the glory, glory, Rise and shine and give God the Glory,... Continue Reading →
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10 Today the woman with the issue of blood has been on my mind. In thinking of her, usually my thoughts turn towards her health and finances as the scriptures point out she... Continue Reading →
"But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Daniel 3:18 All of Daniel 3:1 - Daniel 4:3 spoke to me today. It is a story most are familiar with, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery... Continue Reading →
And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8 This promise was given to the Israelites as God transitioned them from the leadership of Moses to the leadership of Joshua. He was planning to take the Israelites... Continue Reading →
With God nothing is impossible. The very word declares through the Great I Am “I’m Possible.”
Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6 Pleasing God takes faith in Jesus Christ. When we believe who Jesus is, we will begin to seek God for... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 