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 →
My in-laws introduced me to the game Aggravation, similar to Sorry, it is played on a wooden board with marbles. Last year I finally broke down and bought me one. I didn’t consider the only time I would play is when company came into town as my husband doesn’t care for games outside of computer... Continue Reading →
Lord, we are surrounded by many troubles— too many to count! Our sins have caught up with us, and we can no longer see; they are more than the hairs on our heads, and we have lost our courage. Save us, Lord! Help us now! May those who are against us be completely defeated and... Continue Reading →
“Whoever is faithful in small matters will be faithful in large ones; whoever is dishonest in small matters will be dishonest in large ones.”Luke 16:10 In most relationships, we desire someone who is faithful and honest. When I ask my single clients what they want in a relationship those two always make the list,... Continue Reading →
Lord, Almighty God, You call to the whole earth. Lord, we desire an outpouring of Your Spirit, from the east to the west. Let Your fire fall fresh on us. Our God You are coming, we want to be ready. Gather Your faithful people. We make a covenant with You by offering the sacrifice of... Continue Reading →
“being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;”. Philippians 1:6 God has a good work that He wants to complete in each of us. From my experience He gives us the option (aka free will) of cooperating... Continue Reading →
“And he said to them all, “If you want to come with me, you must forget yourself, take up your cross every day, and follow me. For if you want to save your own life, you will lose it, but if you lose your life for my sake, you will save it.” Luke 9:23-24 ... Continue Reading →
“Do not banish me from your presence; do not take your holy spirit away from me. Give me again the joy that comes from your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.” Psalm 51:11-12 This is one of my favorite Psalm passages. David wrote it after he committed adultery and subsequently murdered the... Continue Reading →
“What I say is this: let the Spirit direct your lives, and you will not satisfy the desires of the human nature.” Galatians 5:16 I feel like sometimes we blame the enemy for what is really our human nature. It is easier to see everything as white and black, as good and evil, or... Continue Reading →
“I will refresh those who are weary and will satisfy with food everyone who is weak from hunger.” Jeremiah 31:25 I am weary. This week has been long. I have slept, I am just physically and emotionally exhausted. My schedule has been full and I know this time of the year takes its toll... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 