Another Samaritan Woman, Childhood Sexual Abuse, Front Lines of the Mind, My Mess is a Message

Childhood Sexual Abuse and We Too

I was sexually abused by my father for 14 years. Then sexually abused in my first marriage among emotional, and physical abuse. It has been a long road to recovery that I am still on to renew my mind with the word of God and the help of my therapist and EMDR therapy. I wrote… Continue reading Childhood Sexual Abuse and We Too

Heart Strings, Praise, Prayer

In Response to Las Vegas Tragedy 10/1

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phillipians 4:6-7 NIV I entered my office this morning as usual and lit a candle to remind me of the… Continue reading In Response to Las Vegas Tragedy 10/1

Audience of One

Audience of One~3

You walk in upstage, slowly gulping, trying to swallow with a dry mouth.  Maybe a drink of water would have been a good idea.  Oh No!  They are calling your name and it is time to take center stage.  What no last minute rehearsal?  I'm not ready yet.  Wait, I can't perform.  What was I… Continue reading Audience of One~3

Faith

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

  14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;     your works are wonderful,     I know that full well.   Psalm 139:14   The last few years have been hard ones on me and my family. We had three deaths in the family, a failed ministry attempt, a fight to keep my disability benefits,… Continue reading Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

Faith, Rest

Restless, Seeking Rest?

Summer Days Drifting Away It’s been a lovely summer although long and filled with activity. I am happy to look out my window and see the Mimosa swaying in the window knowing I have no more assignments to turn in. I completed my courses for the summer with three kids at home. I thought maybe… Continue reading Restless, Seeking Rest?