Sorrows are part of everyone's life. It seems that in the past year almost everyone I know has went through some sorrowful times. Good people have been hurt, lost loved ones, faced sickness and disease, dealt with disappointment. Good people face sorrows, this is a fact. Yet the scripture says in Psalms 32:10 "many sorrows come to the... Continue Reading →
Temptation - we all face it, yet most never talk about it. It hides in the dark areas of our life. The temptation whispers, "No one need know." but the condemnation from the guilt and shame of giving in to temptation shouts. We believe the lie that we are alone in our temptation. We believe the lie that no... Continue Reading →
In Genesis 22 we find the story of Abraham and Isaac. Abraham had been given a promise that seemed impossible back in Genesis 12:1-3. The promise to become the father of many nations was first given when Abraham was seventy-five years old. At eighty-six years old he took things into his own hands and birthed a son... Continue Reading →
Some of the richest people I have met were the most miserable, discontent people. For all their money and stuff they were so unpleasant to be around. They make others uncomfortable too. I have met rich happy people too. Most of them realized it wasn't their pocketbook that made them rich. And I have worked... Continue Reading →
In praise and worship Sunday night we were singing Tim Hughes' "Here I am to Worship". We sing the song often, but last night was different. The worship team got to the lyrics It was like the song stopped and those were the only words I could hear. They resonated within my soul and took... Continue Reading →
I wanted to write about the path of righteousness, but my mind has taken me down a different path today The Path of Loss It's a long journey The path is crooked It goes up and down It winds around Taking you down a path You never thought you would go again When you think... Continue Reading →
I look to the left, and begin to say "why don't you....?" as I try to solve my neighbors issues; even though I know nothing about her personal struggle. God quickens my heart. "You were there once too. Remember your own struggle. She is in that process." I can't compare what I have came... Continue Reading →
Scripture - For the eyes of the Lord search back and forth across the whole earth, looking for people whose hearts are perfect toward him, so that he can show his great power in helping them. What a fool you have been! From now on you shall have wars. 2 Chronicles 16:9 Thoughts about what... Continue Reading →
In exasperation I place my hand on my hip, ready to allow the venom of my words to flow as my eyes meet the countertop of dirty dishes that were not there when I went to sleep just five hours before. I take a deep breath in and slowly exhale releasing my frustration. The night before... Continue Reading →
I think we see what we have and what others don’t, but do we really stop and think about it? Do we really see the difference? Do we see that our community is weighted with suffering and burdened with injustice? Do we see that while we recklessly spend money on material goods for the sake... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 