2018: A Year For Hope (Week 6)
“I myself walked up to the Ragman. I told him my name with shame, for I was a very sorry figure next to him … I said to him with a dear yearning in my voice: “Dress me.”” Continue reading 2018: A Year For Hope (Week 6)
Tag: recovery
Battle weary? ADP!
This has been on my heart for a while now. Perhaps like me, there are things you have been praying for – but as yet have not received your breakthrough. Promises you’re standing on, but manifestation hasn’t shown up yet. Declarations of faith that are beginning to sound a little hollow – even to your own ears. For those who know me, I am pretty … Continue reading Battle weary? ADP!
The heart knows it’s own sorrows
At the time of this writing I am on vacation … a much deserved break, and an unexpected blessing for me and my adult children (and their families). We are all staying together in a beautiful log cabin rental in Trenton ME (just mainland from Desert Mountain Island – home of Acadia National Park). It is BE-U-TIFUL here, and this simple snapshot from the back deck … Continue reading The heart knows it’s own sorrows
Lord of the past
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
The nightmare and the warrior: step 3 – punch!
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!
The nightmare and the warrior: step 2 – position
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
The nightmare and the warrior: about forgiveness
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
The nightmare and the warrior: step 1 – prepare
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
Putting Hope To Work 