“Speak truth to my heart for my own thoughts betray me. Breathe life on my bones for this desert is leaving me thirsty. Pour hope in my soul for the sorrow of the world is feeling heavy. Holy Spirit, come and speak truth to my heart. (repeat) In my darkness You shine brightest! With your voice You can speak light! With a look, a touch, … Continue reading Speak Truth To My Heart
And I am learning how to be with God in a more authentic and honest manner, bringing to Him all that I am … and all that I am not. This poem speaks to that tension. Continue reading POEM: The Whisper of Your Voice
Life is different during a global pandemic, not only in the day-to-day activities but even in how we celebrate. Masks and safe social distancing. Handshakes and hugs replaced by elbow and toe-taps. Restrictions from visiting family members. Virtual meetings, birthday parties, church … virtual living! It doesn’t feel the same. And for many (including myself), the disconnectedness and isolation has led to feelings of discouragement … Continue reading REBLOG: The Valley of Dry Bones and Failures
Have you ever had a word jump out at you … just one single word? That happens to me from time to time, usually when I’m reading my Bible or when I’m journaling and then BAM… a word captures my attention and just won’t let go! Does that ever happen to you?
As I’ve shared in previous posts, I have been having a bit of a hard time the last few years. An unexpected ending to a new romance, some medical challenges in the family, strained relationships thanks to some carelessly spoken words, oh … and let’s not forget a global pandemic. I have been feeling stuck and depressed for a long time now.
Continue reading “Wake Up O Sleeper, Awaken”
It’s been a year. It’s been a year, and I only realized it this morning. Frankly, that was a little surprising to me, because for most of the spring, summer, fall and winter of 2019, I feel like I registered days and events as they correlated to the days leading up to Valentines Day 2019.
Three weeks since ….
Two months since …
Eight weeks ago …
Continue reading “It’s just another day to live”
Did you take some hard hits in 2019? I did, and while they the enemy of my soul was unsuccessful in his ultimate goal (to get me to deny my faith in God and turn away from the One who sustains me), he did land enough sucker-punches to have me “tagging out” and sitting on the side lines for a while. A long while!
I was weary of soul. I was saddened in my spirit. I was low in my faith for certain areas and concerns of life. And so I sat; catching my breath, licking my wounds…. Continue reading That was a low blow!
What are you fussing about today? Are you ready to “Be Still” and what does that even look like? Continue reading Morning Sips: Be Still and Know
Putting Hope To Work 