Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. I have been trying to lose weight recently. One thing I am working on is trying to recognize true hunger. So many times people confuse thirst for hunger, therefore overeating trying to meet a need that is not there.... Continue Reading →
As I drove home from Olathe the other day, I crossed the Kansas line into Missouri and started seeing the signs that pointed to familiar locations for me. I thought about the things that led me away from the place that I once called home; and honestly the last place I truly felt at home.... Continue Reading →
Lately I have been feeling like I have made some decisions and missed God completely in the process. I realize maybe what "I wanted" got in the way of what God called me to do. It takes a lot of God to get my attention. I try to do the right thing, but I realize... Continue Reading →
I was driving home from work last week as the sun was beginning to set. In front of me the sky was dark as a storm moved through. Behind me, the sun was shining brightly. For a brief time, clouds moved between the sun and my car. Then suddenly the sun peaked through and lit... Continue Reading →
I have started reading Forgotten God by Frances Chan. As I read it, I was convicted by my need for control. He pointed out that when we feel the need to be in control, we quench the Holy Spirit. As I was driving home, this was on my mind. I do not want to quench... Continue Reading →
I was thinking about my recent ahh haa moment. I was thinking about the comments by Frances Chan of how sometimes Christians are afraid to step out in faith and stand on an extreme prayer request that is asked in line with the will of God. We are afraid of the rejection or that if something doesn't... Continue Reading →
I feel like every day something new is being revealed to me, something that I should have known for as long as I have been a Christian. I am having these "ahh haa moments" and it is just blowing my mind!!! Yesterday I was driving to church and was running late. There is a certain... Continue Reading →
I was reading John 9 last night John 9:41 states "If you were blind, you would not be guilty of sin; but now that you claim you can see, your guilt remains." As I took a closer look at the chapter, I noticed a familiar presence in the responses of those involved. There is a... Continue Reading →
We have been learning about living an extraordinary life in Wednesday night discipleship class. One of the verse we discussed was to live as Jesus did (I John 2:6), and for some time now I have been reading the gospels to see what Jesus did and how he lived. I came across a scripture that... Continue Reading →
My sister asked if I had written any blogs about marriage. My immediate answer was NO. I am certainly not an expert on marriage, although I have a testimony related to my marriage and will maybe someday share it. However, I do have some thoughts on love. I thought it might be appropriate to post... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 