Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:6 I believe a lot of people have trouble speaking the truth. Truth can sometimes be hard to say and so instead we remain silent. A popular saying when I was growing up was "If you don't have anything nice... Continue Reading →
“Love one another warmly as Christians, and be eager to show respect for one another.” Romans 12:10 It’s Valentine’s Day here in America. Flowers are being delivered. Cards are being written. Candy is being purchased. Reservations are being made. Grand gestures of love have been prepared for this specific day of the year. Many... Continue Reading →
So often I try to hide, and then I realize You are already there. You are ahead of me. I run, but You are again Already there. You don’t follow me; I’m running to You Even when I’m trying to get away. You know me better Than I even know myself You love me more... Continue Reading →
“Remind me each morning of your constant love, for I put my trust in you. My prayers go up to you; show me the way I should go.”Psalm 143:8 I am so grateful that I can trust God’s love is constant, because sometimes I am not a very lovable person. I have a shirt... Continue Reading →
“And God showed his love for us by sending his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him.” 1 John 4:9 I will give you a warning, the thought that came to my mind when I read this didn’t probably come from God. I just know He can use anything... Continue Reading →
Lately I have found myself drawn to acronyms. I will hear a word and start to ponder something it could stand for in my life. I see a frog - Fully Rely on God. I hear Fear - I think Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything and Rise. I was listening to a message... Continue Reading →
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 It's Valentine's Day, so love is... Continue Reading →
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love. It's a word we have come to use so casually in our society. We say "I love chicken." "I love this outfit." "I love my job." It is also a word we decide we no longer feel. "I fell... Continue Reading →
““You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father... Continue Reading →
There is a lot of talk about the worth or value of a person. This is often tied to a person's self-esteem or lack there of. It can lead decsions we make about many things. Too often, in our consideration of our own value we fail to consider the value placed on us by our... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 