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 →
I am getting used to God speaking to me about my behavior when I think that I have been wronged personally. Maybe I am the only one who gets a righteous indignation about certain behaviors from others. That is where I have found myself today. Moving is taxing on any relationship, I'm told. My husband... Continue Reading →
Tell the story of any breakthrough, comeback or turnaround you've ever had, witnessed or dreamed of. Keep in mind that every story has these things: a beginning, middle and an end a setup, a struggle and a wrap-up a hero, a villain (which can be abstract, like fear or trauma) and people or things that... Continue Reading →
My struggle is real. If we are all honest, it is real for each and every one of us. I tend to keep my struggle quiet. Usually, it is silent. That is, until it erupts like a volcano spewing out molten ash burning everything in its path. Over the years, the eruptions have grown farther... Continue Reading →
And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who... Continue Reading →
There are deep wells that are being stirred within me. Wells that had been filled, some that I didn't even know existed, some wells that I didn't understand the drawing towards. But they are there, waiting to be re-dug, waiting to be stirred, waiting to be drawn from again. I have always had a deep... Continue Reading →
I suppose it has been said to me before, but today I heard it. Possibly because for the past few months I have been doing my own soul searching, trying to get in touch with deeper things in my life. My search has opened me up to be a little more honest about my weaknesses... Continue Reading →
Genesis 1:1 (NKJV) In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. John 1:1 (NKJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Genesis and John both begin with "In the Beginning." In the Beginning God. In the Beginning was the Word. One... Continue Reading →
Look around you, in the physical space you are right now. Look at the walls, on the shelves, in the fridge, under the covers. Look in the drawer. Or in your closet. Look out the window if you need to. In your kid’s room. Maybe even look at your own skin, your own body. Look in... Continue Reading →
POD - Write about this: What have you successfully, intentionally unlearned? And what, if anything, do you want to unlearn now? The first thing that come to mind that I have successfully unlearned is that receiving help from others is a sign of weakness. I doubt that anyone ever used those words with me or... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 