Consider the Lilies

Consider the Lilies

by | May 22, 2021 | Faithfulness, Peace

This weekend I was given an opportunity to house/dogsit for a very good friend of mine while she and her family had a weekend getaway of their own. Of course, I jumped at the chance for some peace and quiet, relaxation, doggy lovin’, and pool side respite. This...
A Dog Named Louie

A Dog Named Louie

by | May 16, 2021 | Faithfulness

Today I came to one of my favorite places for the purpose of having a little more solitude to work on some things in my recovery: Lake Rim. Over the last year, I have experienced amazing sunsets here, invigorating and thought provoking conversations…and even a...
Reflections

Reflections

by | May 15, 2021 | Joy, Peace

When I graduated the SVTC program in June 2020, I bought myself a fancy prayer journal to commemorate the accomplishment. It’s black leather with gold along the edges of each page, along with a scripture and its reference at the bottom of each of those pages. On...
Because of Her…

Because of Her…

by | May 10, 2021 | Faithfulness, Love

“Your hairy legs make you look like a monkey under water, Amanda” she said with a slight smirk. My mom had taken us kids to the public pool that day and apparently the one time she put her head under water in play with us, she noticed the dark brown hairs...
The Struggle Is Real

The Struggle Is Real

by | Apr 30, 2021 | Self-Control

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT I have...
Lessons From a Dresser Assembly

Lessons From a Dresser Assembly

by | Apr 7, 2021 | Faithfulness, Self-Control

04/07/2021 It’s astounding to me that God uses the simple, everyday, mundane tasks to teach us if we will just pay attention. At least, He does with me. When I opened the 80 pound box that contained the gazillion pieces to this dresser two days ago, I was not...
Because of Me

Because of Me

by | Apr 3, 2021 | Love

04/03/2021 In full view of the Cross and acknowledging its gruesome realities on that day over 2000 years ago, there is still a beauty that I cannot fully describe appropriately.  So… I’d like to take you on a journey through my past that may prove to be...
Soul Hunger

Soul Hunger

by | Mar 29, 2021 | Love, Self-Control

I feel mentally constipated. There is so much I want to write about, but lately I’ve had nothing from the Holy Spirit giving me a direction in any specific area. Today, I just decided to do a ‘thought dump’. I don’t know where this will go, but...
600 Days Ago

600 Days Ago

by | Mar 16, 2021 | Faithfulness, Peace, Self-Control

03/16/2021 **Trigger Warning** They were late. The house manager and director of Shenandoah Valley Adult/Teen Challenge were supposed to arrive around 4 pm that Friday night and they were late. Maybe they couldn’t find the apartment building that was stuck between the...