#faith – Page 38 – Restored Hearts

Let Go

Back in my old stomping ground for a quick visit. Watching the city that never sleeps ‘wake up’, from my son’s high-rise apartment. I love the ‘Big Apple’ for more reasons than one. I may chat about that at another time. What I want to focus on is that message in the window. I getContinue reading “Let Go”

I’m Sure I didn’t

The older I get the more time seems to fly. It truly waits for no one. Moments come and go so quickly. One has to be intentional about seizing the moments. This picture was taken on the day I graduated from high school a few decades ago. These are two of my gal pals thatContinue reading “I’m Sure I didn’t”

The Road Ahead

This is my last post dedicated to our graduates. A season has ended and now you are moving into an unknown tomorrow. I remember the words of a great educator who influenced my life as a teenager in college , ‘never confuse the beginning with the end’. This is the beginning of a ride thatContinue reading “The Road Ahead”

I Didn’t Get to Say Goodbye

I love to look back at old pictures. It allows me to reflect. Most of my pictures were taken at a moment in time when there was something , some place, event, or someone with me that mattered. Sadly, many times those places and people are no more. I love this picture not because there’sContinue reading “I Didn’t Get to Say Goodbye”

Thank You

Today we honor and remember those who died in active military service. We call it Memorial Day. I also remember those continue to fight in places of obscurity. We are blessed to have crossed path with you. *** Thank you for reading – Stay in the fight.

Did I ?

I took this picture a few years ago as I sat in a classroom waiting for students to arrive. If I remember well, it was a group I was meeting for the first time. Yesterday, I stared at the picture and wondered about those students who graced the walls of this room. Those who satContinue reading “Did I ?”

Circle of Love

This may be your story – one of reconciliation and restoration. Isn’t this a thing of beauty? Love hopes all things – love never ends. Do you think you could try again? Forgive one more time. Open your arms to that ‘prodigal’. Extend grace one more time. Do you think you could? Just one moreContinue reading “Circle of Love”

Tired

A friend of mine sent me this sticky note this week. With that she wrote one line ,’ I’m closing my business by July 31.’ I responded letting her know that I support her whatever she chooses to do. As I thought about this little sticky note – I realized that we need the wisdomContinue reading “Tired”

A Brave Me

Today I decided to shine the spotlight on a little girl I met over two decades ago. She is now grown with a family of her own. Standing in purpose, she continues to unfold in the hands of the One who gently molds her into His image. I took that picture over 20+ years ago.Continue reading “A Brave Me”

Silent Pain

I have never lost a child. Never lost a baby in utero. Some data sources indicate that 10-15 percent of pregnancies in the US end in miscarriages. The term ‘silent pain’ was first introduced to me by a college professor. She informed and reminded us that this is a loss that many women do notContinue reading “Silent Pain”