Writings on Faith, Hope, Restoration, Growth & Other Musings
I have been in a funk the past few days. People notice, and comment. I thought that I would "reset" after Mother's Day. Everyone told me it would be hard. I read every bit of advise from people who have been where I am. I thought I was ready, although I was prepared for it... Continue Reading →
Last Friday my mother passed away. When we placed her on hospice, I wrote her a note saying things I knew my voice could not relay through cracks and tears. I let her know how much I loved her, the things I admired and respected about her, and promised that I would be okay. I asked... Continue Reading →
I am…{#Tuesday@Ten}When I was in sixth grade I did my first "Poetry project". One of the poems we wrote was called "I am." Before I pull out the old version, I thought I would do one in there here and now. I am.... I am almost forty and content with life I wonder what the future holds... Continue Reading →
The secret things Belong to Him Revealed To me Bring responsibility near Destiny shown Life revealed I must live For the belong To me Secret things Brought to light Truth revealed The steps ahead Now belong To me This post is prompted by the Tuesday@Ten blog Link up where you have 6 full days... Continue Reading →
It's been over two weeks since I wrote in more than my journal. I haven't had the words to write, they are all wrapped up in my thoughts and feelings. I have been trying to process where I am at, in the midst of uncertainty. Last week, I was looking forward to writing on trust. Instead, I... Continue Reading →
Last year, I spent much of the year wondering where I was going in life. I love receiving the confirmation that God is speaking to me. I don't care how many times he confirms, it always amazes me. I am in awe that the God of the universe talks to me. Usually confirmation comes in threes, but... Continue Reading →
I have written letters to the future me, but never to the past me. Dear J.J. First I will just let you know you will outgrow that nickname when your about sixteen. It will take a couple more decades for your family to catch on that you are serious about it. With that name change... Continue Reading →
If I could change anything, right now it would have to be a selfish thing and I would say my level of self-control and discipline. Yes, I realize the self-control is a fruit of the Spirit and that I just need to allow it to develop in my life. I also realize that the discipline... Continue Reading →
I truly believe that in every person there is a desire to be inherently good. After 15 years of working with people in the most desperate, desolate, and harsh times of their life, I realize that most people want to be good. People may find this hard to believe but even those who find themselves... Continue Reading →
the Lord. I realize that is a religious cliché and that its easy to say. I don't mean it as one. There is something precious to me about being in the presence of the Lord. Everything that I have been dealing with fades away and joy comes rushing in. When I am feeling overwhelmed emotionally... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 