The hills of Santa Maria are teaming with rolling acres of farmland. Even in June, there were fields in different stages of harvest. It was far from what I expected, but as I listened to the stories from my aunt about the work that her family of origin did in the fields, it took on... Continue Reading →
Passage - But you are a chosen people, the King’s cohanim, a holy nation, a people for God to possess! Why? In order for you to declare the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9 Restated in my own words - I declare the praises of the Lord who took... Continue Reading →
The word leaped from the reading that I was listening to this morning, Christine Caine's new book Unexpected "Stalled." I don't remember if the word following was faith or hope, listening while I get ready for work often means I listen to some books over and over to get the full impact; but the... Continue Reading →
I hear a lot about culture in my life. I live in what is called a melting pot area as we have people from all different nationalities pour into our community on a regular basis. Many people want those moving in to the community to conform to our culture. At work we talk about the... 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 →
Tell the story of any breakthrough, comeback or turnaround you've ever had, witnessed or dreamed of. Keep in mind that every story has these things: a beginning, middle and an end a setup, a struggle and a wrap-up a hero, a villain (which can be abstract, like fear or trauma) and people or things that... Continue Reading →
I have been a believer for the majority of my life. Yet if I am honest with myself, I haven't really let God be the King in my life. I have preferred to allow Him to be more of a democratic leader where if He agreed with my thinking, I could submit. I have allowed... Continue Reading →
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who... Continue Reading →
As I was in praise and worship today, I kept seeing a picture of blinds, like mini blinds in a window. Just a little bit of light was shining through the closed blinds. I started thinking about how much we try to hide from God, both of our self and in knowing Him more fully.... Continue Reading →
There are deep wells that are being stirred within me. Wells that had been filled, some that I didn't even know existed, some wells that I didn't understand the drawing towards. But they are there, waiting to be re-dug, waiting to be stirred, waiting to be drawn from again. I have always had a deep... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 