Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” Psalms 32:8 From an early age, I was instructed and taught the Word of God. I knew right from wrong, and for a long time, I chose right. I wanted my... Continue Reading →
“See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it many be defiled;”. Hebrews 12:15 God‘s grace and powers me to do what I can’t do on my own. That includes forgiving those that have done me wrong. When... Continue Reading →
There is a popular Christian song by Torin Wells called Known that has been really speaking to me. The chorus says: I'm fully known and loved by You You won't let go no matter what I do And it's not one or the other It's hard truth and ridiculous grace To be known fully known... Continue Reading →
It is pitch black as we drive the dark country highway, except for passing cars and sporadic street lamps. Occasionally we pass an old country church; I can't see the name of the church, but the large cross let's me know that it's a church. At home, although much more brightly lit, stands a similar... Continue Reading →
I hadn't gotten past the introduction in the current Audible book I'm listening to "Vertical Church" by James McDonald when I had the thought "Too often we allow horizontal relationships with others to be a substitute for the vertical relationship with God." Immediately one might think of spouse or children in this role, but my... Continue Reading →
Revelation 12:9-11 (KJV) And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Restoring Voice 