The Bible is the living Word of God. In my own healing process, it has been the single best tool in my journey. Although I grew up memorizing scriptures and hearing the stories found in the Bible, it was only over the past two decades that I have learned that I can apply it to... Continue Reading →
We are treated as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything. 2 Corinthians 6:10 In the Lord, as Christians, despite our material positions, we have everything. We have everything in Him, through His great blessings. In my experience, people with little may have a poverty mindset with some things,... Continue Reading →
When you feel broken it can be helpful to know that you are not alone in your hurt. Understanding that you are not the only one who has walked the path of brokenness can offer a hope in the darkest moments. The world is full of people who have faced things that could break the... Continue Reading →
But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Ruth 1:16 Loyalty, it is a rare commodity in our society. Usually everything is about... Continue Reading →
For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21 Christ didn't just take on my sin to remove it from me. He became my sin that in His death, it would die also. Sin should not have power over... Continue Reading →
Joy may seem impossible when your in the midst of your brokenness, but with God, nothing is impossible. In fact, the Bible says:My brethren, count it all JOY when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect... Continue Reading →
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! “May they be secure who love you!Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” Psalm 122:6-7 What a good prayer to offer up always for Jerusalem, but especially as I am headed there in just a few weeks. To ask God for peace in the midst of turmoil and security in... Continue Reading →
And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Luke 22:19 Passover, the Last Supper, communion, done in remembrance of salvation from the sacrifice of the Lamb of God. I certainly do... Continue Reading →
When you're broken, there are moments, sometimes long ones, when you feel like you can not possibly go on. That moment looks different for each of us. Some moments are a fleeting thought we can capture and move forward, knowing it is a choice to stay there. There are other times, that the moment seems... Continue Reading →
One of my Jackie-ism's has always been "Words have power." I admit it is not an original saying, but one that I do say quite often. If I am remotely paying attention, it bothers me when people are speaking negative things over themselves or others, even if in jest. It doesn't matter who you are,... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 