Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
Take a moment and think about something that has been weighing you down. It may be something personal or a concern for another. Finances, health, lost family members, stress at work or in a relationship. Consider how much time you put into thinking about this, worrying, and talking about it. It may be something currently... Continue Reading →
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite. Isaiah 57:15... Continue Reading →
I have mentioned before that healing comes in levels. This was initially surprising to me, but now I realize I need to experiment in my brokenness to get to complete healing. I have to feel comfortable enough to try things I would not have done in my brokenness. Stepping out can be scary, but each... Continue Reading →
I had planned to mindlessly decompress in front of the television. I sat watching as the actress told her mom that although she realizes it is unreasonable she wished that her life was as important as those her mother worked to save. I was quickly filled with that panicky feeling that sets in as you... Continue Reading →
“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20 There is so much the... Continue Reading →
When you are in the midst of brokenness, everything can feel impossible, especially change and healing. When I was younger, I would often hear adults quote Henry Ford's "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." There is some truth to that, because you aren't going to try to heal if... Continue Reading →
I was looking up synonyms for nostalgia and came across a word that I had never really heard before. In fact I couldn't find a definition in a dictionary other than the urban dictionary online, although many posts talked of anemoia. Anemoia is nostalgia for a time you’ve never known. It can be fun for... Continue Reading →
There are relationships that most of us want to have in our life. Relationships with loving parents who accept us and are proud of who we are that give us a sense of belonging. Or a relationship with extended family grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins that give us a sense of connection with our heritage. Relationships... Continue Reading →
I wish that healing was an exact science. Unlike most sciences, there is not a magic ratio to healing that given in the right dose, for the right amount of time in the right combination. It would be nice if it was that simple.If you knew that given a certain amount of the right medicine... Continue Reading →
Ponder a verb meaning think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion. Many times, especially when I'm not at my best mentally because I am hurting and broken, I make poor decisions and reach wrong conclusions based on faulty information. How we think about ourself and our circumstances and... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 