This year I have set a goal, not a new year's resolution to put God first. Sometimes I think that is what I am doing, but in reality, I have still put me first. It is hard in such a world where we are taught to look out for number one to do anything but... Continue Reading →
Growing weary in the search For what the future holds Content in what I have But dissatisfied Knowing there is more. Searching day and night Wondering what the next step will be not seeing anything except the ground beneath. My desire changes My strength renewed As I realize that my search I never gave up... Continue Reading →
There is a Garth Brooks song that came out in 1990 "The Dance." It is a song my husband picked out for us after a breakup, when he was trying to reconcile with me. It's still appropriate because we were married, divorced and through the grace of God reconciled and have been married for sixteen... Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives where we tend to become complacent. We start to rely more on our own abilities than on God's ability. It is during these times that we forget that it takes discipline to keep out lamps burning. The Bible cautions us to stay ready, watchful, and ready for service. We... Continue Reading →
At times I seem to forget, that the Lord is with me here I see Him when I need Him And thank Him for the good But as long as I live He is here And I can choose to walk in His presence. So in the here I must learn To really be content... Continue Reading →
There is a song we sang as I child, 'It's time to 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 glory, children of the world." When my kids were growing up I would greet them in the... Continue Reading →
It's Christmas season, and while I should be preparing for the holidays, I just can not seem to get in the mood. I think a lot has to do with the fact that there seems to be a falling away from the true meaning of Christmas. There were lights in my neighborhood the week of... Continue Reading →
As a child and teenager that felt like no one noticed me, I sought attention in any form. I lived for the shock factor. I have some crazy stories of things I did for attention. I was good at getting others to notice me, except the ones that I wanted attention from. However, through all... Continue Reading →
I was an enemy Still You died for me Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. I was a sinner Still You forgave me Psalm 32:5 (NKJV) I acknowledged my sin to You, And my iniquity I have not hidden. I... Continue Reading →
Wow, 31 days, and this prompt from yesterday is my last to complete. I made it. This was a first for me. Matthew 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few chosen. As a child I remember always wanting to be first. First in line, first... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 