Restoring Hearts Blog

“Living a life of faith means never knowing where you are being led. But it does mean loving and knowing the One who is leading.” Oswald Chambers Throughout my Christian walk, I have struggled with unbelief and believing the enemy’s lies. That’s why I love to surround myself with those who possess the gift of faith. Their faith is contagious and my belief increases as I draft off theirs. The Bible is full of people who exhibit great faith; those who believe without seeing. We

“Faith is to believe what you do not yet see; the reward for this faith is to see what you believe.” St. Augustine of Hippo “You want to do WHAT?” Those words raced through my head when my husband came home during his medical fellowship in Chicago announcing the prospect of not returning to our family and friends back home in Tucson, Arizona. Instead, he considered applying for a job in Omaha, Nebraska. Anger, grief, fear and tears were present as I wrestled with God for a co

My ears had heard of You but now my eyes have seen You.” Job 42:5 I’m always amazed at how God directs us, even when we’re unaware. Last Thursday while cruising Dodge Road heading towards Costco, I “accidentally” got off too soon at a wrong exit. No worries, I’ll just turn around in the Post Office parking lot. Then I thought I might as well park and check to see if there’s anything in the Restoring Hearts Ministry’s post office box. Lo and behold, two letters from IRS awaite

“Faith is reason at rest in God.” Charles H. Spurgeon I felt totally overwhelmed last week by what I believe God is asking me to do this year. Anxiety began to rule my heart and stress built as God’s “mission impossible” assignment consumed my thoughts. The very next day as I was reading Genesis chapter 18, I came face-to-face with liberating truth. Let me set the scene. God promised Abraham a son through Sarah, his barren, ninety-year-old wife. She overheard God’s comment to

“Christmas has lost its meaning for us because we have lost the spirit of expectancy. We cannot prepare for an observance. We must prepare for an experience.” Handel Brown Thirty years ago I was pregnant with our first born child. My heart was full of expectancy; wondering if we were having a boy or a girl, wondering if the baby was going to come on their Christmas due date, and wondering how I was going to handle motherhood. Many thoughts and emotions were spent on anticipat

“There is never an act of faith without risk.” Eric James Two years ago, in celebration of our 35th wedding anniversary, my husband and I visited Costa Rica. One of the highlights of our trip was the Manuel Antonio canopy zip line tour. Did I mention I have a slight fear of heights? Initially my fear was so great I couldn’t look down and kept my eyes focused on the platform ahead. Gradually I became more comfortable, able to look down and around at the beautiful surroundings