Restoring Hearts Blog

“Faith never knows where it’s being led, but it loves and knows the One who is leading.” Oswald Chambers When I first met Jesus as a fifteen-year-old, my love for Him compelled me to obey Him. Gradually, that love relationship turned more into a dutiful servant who followed rules. Years later the Lover of my Soul wooed me back into a close relationship with Him. I went from feeling like an orphan to relishing and embracing my relationship as His daughter and His bride. Readin

“Beware of anything that competes with your loyalty to Jesus Christ.” Oswald Chambers At times I’ve wondered what holds me back from not fully attaining God’s destiny in my life. Why isn’t there victory in certain areas? I stumbled upon one possible answer while reading Joshua 7:13. It says, “Go, consecrate the people. Tell them, ‘Consecrate yourselves in preparation for tomorrow; for this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: That which is devoted among you, O Israel. Y

“Of course God does not consider you hopeless. If He did, He would not be moving you to seek Him (and He obviously is)…Continue seeking Him with seriousness. Unless He wanted you, you would not be wanting Him.” C.S. Lewis Playing chase during recess was one of my favorite games on the playground. Someone would be “it” and they’d chase everyone else. If you’re caught then you become the chaser. I loved the thrill of being pursued and chased by other boys and girls. Women love