“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 ESV Lord, so often my desire is to fix problems on my own. I get frustrated when I can’t figure things out. I’m frustrated because I’m living outside of Your intentions forContinue reading “A Prayer for Wisdom”
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Waiting in Wisdom
The other day I was sitting in my living room journaling. As I was thinking and praying about my relationship with the Lord, I wrote, “Lord make me more like You.” As I continually look at the chasm between where I am spiritually and God’s standard, this is the desire of my heart. I askedContinue reading “Waiting in Wisdom”
A Prayer of Healing
Lord Jesus, I want to be whole. I desire to be healthy and spiritually mature. Search me. Show me where I need to be healed. Show me where I need restoration. Help me identify the wounds in my past that I need to revisit for the purpose of giving them over to you. Show meContinue reading “A Prayer of Healing”
Back Talk
One of my greatest passions is speaking to students and helping them think about their future. I want to help them understand, early in life, how their decisions now will impact their future. They need to develop goals, and then develop plans to achieve those goals. It’s something I missed out on in that stageContinue reading “Back Talk”
Soul Work
Your inner child. The part of you that’s still attached to your youthfulness. The part that carries the wounds from your early years. There are many books and resources on healing your inner child, but I think this term has been played out by pop psychology. A therapist friend suggested that a better way toContinue reading “Soul Work”
God Shatters Us
Have you ever felt like your entire life has fallen apart? Plans fail. People disappoint you. Nothing makes sense. Everything is disarrayed. You don’t even know where to start picking up the pieces or how you would even go about it. And on top of all of that, God seems silent! In my own journey,Continue reading “God Shatters Us”
Everything is Red?
“Daddy, you’re red!” My daughter said this to me one day. Confused, I turned around to find her looking at me while holding a red balloon up to her face. She exclaimed, “you’re red, everything is red!” looking around the room. Obviously, everything in the world did not receive a red tint in those moments,Continue reading “Everything is Red?”
Complete Control in 2022
I had a LONG to do list this week. While getting ready for the transition from one year to the next I had my end of the year plan for contacts to make, tasks to complete, and places to go. Then, it happened. I started not feeling well and, out of precaution, needed to restContinue reading “Complete Control in 2022”
Out of Control
Me: The pain I endured as a child caused me to feel powerless and fight for control in almost any situation. Today, although I’m getting better. It is something I still struggle with. I don’t want to be anyone’s puppet. Jesus: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does notContinue reading “Out of Control”
Treasure in Trials
“God, why?” Have you ever asked God this about a situation in your life that really hurts? I know I have. The natural human inclination is to avoid trials and evade any type of suffering. No one enjoys suffering. Yet, there are times when God allows pain, sometimes long seasons of pain, or hurt, inContinue reading “Treasure in Trials”
Affirmed in Christ 