Restoring Hearts Blog

Lacking Nothing

“But he lacks nothing who possesses God; for God alone suffices!” Teresa of Avila The other day I was reading the twenty-third Psalm when...

Authenticity

“Honesty is the highest form of intimacy.” Unknown Authenticity is the act of being genuine and true. The opposite is being false,...

The Benefits of Brokenness

“Brokenness is God’s requirement for maximum usefulness.” Charles Stanley In February we flew to Arizona to celebrate my sister’s...

The Harmful Effects of Hiding

“God cannot guide us, teach us, or counsel us if we are hiding, not because he is unable, but because we are unavailable.” Gem Fadling...

Mentoring Practices

“Getting the most out of life isn’t about how much you keep for yourself, but how much you pour into others.” David Stoddard One of my...

The Eight Habits of Highly Humble People

“Nothing sets a person so much out of the devil’s reach as humility.” Jonathan Edwards Humility, the opposite of pride, is one of the...

The Importance of Being Known

“To be fully loved – and to fully love – requires that we are fully known.” Curt Thompson I enjoy connecting with my audience when I am...

Why We Shun Solitude and Silence

“Solitude with God repairs the damage done by the fret and noise and clamor of the world.” Oswald Chambers Sitting still and listening to...

Choosing Connection Over Protection

“With people, you can connect or you can compare, but you can’t do both.” Shauna Niequist My fear of man and fear of rejection can cause...