Holding onto Peace

I felt so tired tonight and I asked God why. Why should I be this tired on a Monday? He gently reminded me of my meltdown this morning. He’s told me that a lot lately. I lack energy for no apparent reason. I’m healthy. I’m resting. I’ve resumed my spiritual disciplines. I’m taking regular sabbatical … Continue reading Holding onto Peace

Words of Truth and Life Withheld

Over the past few days, God has led me into situations where I needed to speak the truth in love as an encouragement. Every time, I was terrified at the potential response. Would my words be misconstrued? Would they hurt rather than encourage? Why did this matter to me? Several reasons. God made me to … Continue reading Words of Truth and Life Withheld

God Knows How to Stretch Us

I have a friend that, one of the many things I admire about her is the ability to walk up to a total stranger and start a conversation. I don't have that ability. I've asked God for that ability. I'm terrified of what He'll do as He answers that prayer! However, my experience has been … Continue reading God Knows How to Stretch Us

Terrified of Teens No More

I've mentioned how God delivered me from fear, starting with the bigger things, and now working on the smaller things that are just as hindering and tenacious. If you know what it's like to live with fear, you might wonder: Can God really set us free? Oh, yes! I can attest to that, and so … Continue reading Terrified of Teens No More

9/11 Healing (Lenten Day Apart)

On March 17, 2012 I gave a talk at Homer United Methodist Church in Homer, Georgia for the "Lenten Day Apart" celebrated by United Methodist Women in the Gainesville District. I was asked to share specifically about my 9/11 healing, and to work with the Scripture theme of the event: Isaiah 43:18-19. Following is my draft from which … Continue reading 9/11 Healing (Lenten Day Apart)

Seeking Healing from 9/11 Trauma – Inner Healing Ministry Session Notes

Following is my recollection of the inner healing ministry session where I sought the Lord for healing from the trauma of 9/11 – ten years after the event (August 24, 2011). *** We opened in prayer. Then I began to share with my prayer minister how I felt, coming up on the 10th anniversary of … Continue reading Seeking Healing from 9/11 Trauma – Inner Healing Ministry Session Notes

The Peace of Christ – My 9/11 Testimony

On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I was asked to share my testimony in church. I had only recently received healing through an inner healing ministry session, and so I felt able to share. Following is the draft from which I gave my presentation. ***** For 10 years, I worked across the street from the … Continue reading The Peace of Christ – My 9/11 Testimony

Beautiful

For a couple months, I've been facing something that is so hard. I feel paralyzed every time I think about it. I've crawled through years of trauma, one thing after another. Not only did Jesus bring me through it all; he began to turn things around and restore me. I finally reached a place of … Continue reading Beautiful