I was struck with the attitude in responses I heard in this passage this morning during my quiet time. One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty boats at the water’s edge,... 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 →
We have an amazing opportunity in our community that allows people with no artistic ability to create their own painting. It is a guided process that takes you step by step, technique by technique for a single painting. The business often does fundraisers for nonprofits, where a portion of the money collected is given... Continue Reading →
POD #17: Spiritual Pepper Spray (Good Judgement or Judging) When I think about judging others, and if I'm honest I do it more than I should, I am comparing how I do something or see something with how someone else responds. Generally, when I am judging someone, I myself as better than someone in a... Continue Reading →
I saw a sign recently that said "All you need is love." I thought about the number of trainings as a professional that I go to that contradict this comment. Problems in society like poverty, the brokenness found in abuse and neglect, addictions, perversion, etc. Love doesn't make these things go away. Today I realize... Continue Reading →
People tell me that I exude confidence. The truth is, I am assertive and people often mistake that for confidence. I don't take everything people say to heart, but I process it. I decide if there is any truth to all comments and criticism. I weigh if there is something I need to let God work on... Continue Reading →
I have been in a funk the past few days. People notice, and comment. I thought that I would "reset" after Mother's Day. Everyone told me it would be hard. I read every bit of advise from people who have been where I am. I thought I was ready, although I was prepared for it... Continue Reading →
I recently heard Lysa TerKeurst say "Not everyone can relate to victory and success. But people connect with hardship and struggle. They can relate to vulnerability. " I think we want to connect with people in success, as that is where we want to go. We are disillusioned that those we admire found success without any struggle. They share the... 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 →
Staying disciplined in faith can be the most difficult walk for a Christian. By pure virtue of having to believe in something that you can't see, regardless of what is going on in the circumstances you can see. Having stood in faith for over fifteen years for the same promise, I know what it is... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 