I have loved this song since I first heard it in the early 90’s. It was my anthem during a particularly difficult time in my life, but lets face it – everyone has a past! Everyone has been hurt by harsh words and experienced the disappointment of broken promises. Everyone has experienced the pain of loss, disgrace, shame. Everyone has watched dreams die and grieved for missed opportunities. Everyone … Continue reading Lord of the past
A few years ago, I’d gone into Staples to pick up some office supplies, and happened to be there at the same time as a young mom with two small children. I remember those days, that season of life when you need an extra set of arms, and eyes in the back of your head. Those years when you seem to function in a constant state of … Continue reading “Did I say that?” (Are you listening to the words coming out of your mouth?)
I love to garden – to slip on my gloves and green rubber boots, and get out there to play in the dirt. Especially in the spring, when gardening energies run high. The blackberry patch invites me in to cut back last years fruit vines, and stake the canes that will bear this summer. My Weigela is already budding out and is sure to be overtaken with blooms by late … Continue reading Seeds planted, with high expectations for the harvest!
This is the conclusion of a short series of posts. If you’ve been following along, we’re at step 3 now, which is my favorite part of the lessons learned! I had the opportunity to hear Lisa Bevere last summer, what a mighty woman of God! As she shared from her book Fight Like A Girl, she held up a charmed bracelet, designed to be a … Continue reading The nightmare and the warrior: step 3 – punch!
This is a continuation of a previous post, sharing of my personal deliverance from decades of recurring nightmares. Hopefully you’ve read the previous two so that you have a background of understanding regarding this blog series. Me: “Pastor, I started having dreams again. I haven’t had them in years, but they’re back. I know what to do during the day when memories or anxious thoughts threaten to … Continue reading The nightmare and the warrior: step 2 – position
If you are/have been reading along in “The nightmare and the warrior” series that started here, first of all – thank you! I realize that this subject matter is not “everyone’s cup of tea”, and if you have been reading along – it is likely because you have some familiarity (by personal experience or someone you know) with the type of night terrors I am addressing. These are often … Continue reading The nightmare and the warrior: about forgiveness
This is a continuation of a previous post, sharing of my personal deliverance from decades of recurring nightmares. I am sharing out of obedience to my Deliverer, believing that my story will be an encouragement to others who may be tormented by nightmares, as well as those who may suffer from PTSD, or anyone that is plagued by panic attacks and/or paralyzing fear. But before I … Continue reading The nightmare and the warrior: step 1 – prepare
I have spoken a little about my past in other posts (under the Fear Not category). Perhaps not in great detail, but I have not kept silent out of shame. I know full well that my past does not define me, neither shall I allow it dictate the course of my life – present nor future. This non-negotiable fact is born out of the revelation of my true identity, and I bless God for … Continue reading The nightmare and the warrior
Putting Hope To Work 