“The God who made the world and everything in it…doesn’t live in custom-made shrines or need the human race to run errands for him, as if He couldn’t take care of himself. Starting from scratch, He made the entire human race and made the earth hospitable, with plenty of time and space for living soContinue reading “I Look To You – Again”
Author Archives: Restored Heart
Training Days
Though amazing, my high school was not for the faint-hearted. When my guidance counselor saw me for the first time at open house, she jokingly asked my mom if she was sure she didn’t want to transfer me to another school. She commented that I looked like an 8 year-old. Navigating a blend of crazy,Continue reading “Training Days”
His Why
‘ Christ is not my security against the storms of life. He is my perfect security in the storms.’ [Borrowed] Darkness and light, colors that blend perfectly together. This is how I find life at times. A well crafted mix of joy and pain with equal comfort and distress. Storms rage but there is peaceContinue reading “His Why”
Love You Lots
Sleep. I don’t – can’t get enough of you. I dream of you constantly. Especially when I’m heading home. When we collide it’s a thing of beauty. You take me to places that nothing or no one else can. Things happen to my body when I’m with you – I’m refreshed, reset and revived. WithContinue reading “Love You Lots”
In the Parking Lot
One Saturday morning I took a quick trip to a neighborhood supermarket. As I walked towards the entrance, I saw a couple with a young toddler. The baby caught my attention and I said hello to her. I think that probably made the man feel comfortable enough to approach me. He asked if I knewContinue reading “In the Parking Lot”
I’ve Told You These Things
This past Christmas, one of my sons gave me this journal. The goal is to capture my story. I am thrilled that he has, in his own way, recognize the brevity of life. I won’t be here with them their entire lifetime. In a perfect world, I will leave them behind to navigate life withoutContinue reading “I’ve Told You These Things”
I’m Black, Green and Gold
Do I have to answer this? I think everyone in my small island nation is cut from the same cloth when it comes to the Olympics. One day , during one of the World Athletics Championship, a friend of mine from Ethiopia watched me going crazy during an event. She softly asked, “Is everyone fromContinue reading “I’m Black, Green and Gold”
With Him
The first hour of my day finds me in conversation with the One who holds me the closest. The One who makes beauty from the ashes of my broken pieces. The only One whose love will never leave me empty and lacking. The One who can break and heal all at once. This where IContinue reading “With Him”
Laugh a Little
It doesn’t take too much to make me laugh. I’d like to think it’s just in my nature. The people in my space over the years have consistently added much joy to my life. When I count my blessings, they are at the forefront of my mind. My days would not be the same withoutContinue reading “Laugh a Little”
From A Distance
Over the years different individuals have asked me to teach virtually – I’d always say no. By nature, I love the feel of the classroom energy. My students have a whole vibe of their own. I want to see their eyes, read their body language, watch the way they relate to each other and embraceContinue reading “From A Distance”
Restored Hearts 