This was a night of assignments, God assignments to go out into the darkest of dark and be God’s light. This assignment was not a easy one for what we were going to see. The focus of our eyes and attention was not on the actions that we were seeing, but on the hearts of… Read More Thailand Series: Day Two Evening
Our morning started with songs of worship. We joined with a local ministry and some rescued women for their daily worship service before they went to work. The beauty in the women was remarkable, truly God’s overcomers. The joy of the Lord was all over them and I felt so honored to join with them… Read More Thailand Series: Day Two Morning
Sounds of thunder roar with an intensity of power and strength. Flashes of light fill the sky, and buckets of rain fall down upon the earth. The roads and walkways have become wet with tears from heaven as I believe the rain is a sign of God’s heartbreaking. Ladyboys are lined up along the buildings.… Read More Thailand: Day One
The morning is covered with a fog of despair as the sun rises over the earth. Feelings of hopelessness, confusion, loss, and pain overwhelm the hearts of those who followed Jesus. So many thoughts are going through their minds such as: “Where do we go from here?” “Who do we trust?” “Jesus, we need you to… Read More The Unknown and Unfamiliar: The Second Day
Often we confuse the words transition and change. This may be in great part to the fact, in our language we often use the words interchangeably (no pun intended), however their meanings are quite different when we get to the core of the issue. William Bridges, author of Making Sense of Life’s Changes: Transitions, says… Read More Yikes I Don’t Like Change – Day One
Recently I was reminded of a memory of when I was about 15 years old. I grew up in Santa Cruz, California and the beach and the ocean were my playground. If there was a small glimpse of the sun coming out, I was at the beach. There was a community of beach goers who… Read More Deeper Waters
With tear filled eyes we stood in our son’s bedroom and I found that my feet were unable to move. My husband looked at me and then turned to our son and said, “I think you mom needs a hug.” Leaving his room took on so much meaning to me in that moment. If I… Read More Be Still and Know
For the past few years, at the beginning of each year, I take time to seek God for His word for my life for the new year that is upon us. Each year the “word” is different. It can be one word, two words or a series of words which describe God’s overall theme. This… Read More Be Expectant – God’s Word for 2016
This song is the heart prayer of all I believe. God is a restorer and healer of all who are broken! Let this song minister to your hearts as it’s ministered to my own! Blessings friends, Kristin
I’m not sure about you, but my life is busy! I have a full private practice as a counselor, I’m launching my soon to be published book, and I’m the founder of The Restore Movement which is on the move! So much happening and life is full, but it’s that good kind of… Read More God’s Got This!