Faith · Recovery · Uncategorized

Spiritual Freedom

I have the “Bible app” (or YouVersion) and today’s verse of the day brought back some young memories. 2 Corinthians 3:17 | YouVersion Back in my teen years, I was pretty uncontrolled. I struggled with severe anxiety and depression so I quit school. It was much easier to not go to school than to deal… Continue reading Spiritual Freedom

Faith · Health · Recovery · Uncategorized

If You Want Me To

Being a musician, I relate a lot of life to songs. When I’m going through hard times or when I’m going through great times, there always seems to be a song that comes to mind.  When my G.I. system started failing me - specifically my colon - and the sickness spread throughout my body… Continue reading If You Want Me To

Faith · Recovery · Uncategorized

Ditches to Platforms

Have you ever fallen in a ditch? I mean, for real. Maybe you weren’t paying attention (phone or no phone involved) and whoops! Down you go. Who put that there!?!? Or maybe it’s just a little trip and a strained ankle - or a skinned knee if it’s a little more aggressive stumble with some… Continue reading Ditches to Platforms

Faith · Recovery

National Recovery Month

On the (Autumn) road to recovery. September has less than a week left but I can’t let it go by without sharing something recovery related because after all, September is National Recovery Month in the U.S. For this year’s recognition, I thought I’d share one of my favorite, “git right down to the nuts &… Continue reading National Recovery Month

Faith · loss · Nation · Uncategorized

Where Were You?

8:46 a.m. September 11, 2001. Twenty years ago. I remember like it was yesterday. Where were you when airplanes were turned into flying bombs over the United States? I have a friend that was in New York City. I didn't lose anyone close to me, but proximity (geographically) wise, I wasn't that far away. I… Continue reading Where Were You?

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Marking a Milestone

"My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus' blood and righteousness..." (Solid Rock, Edward Mote, 1834). Now, I know that not everyone reading this feels the same, and I’m only sharing where I’m at, but whether or not you can relate to my faith walk, I’m thinking if you've spent some time on the… Continue reading Marking a Milestone

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In Your Anger…

I recently had a situation that vividly reminded me about how powerful the emotion of anger is. Anger is a feeling. Its a warning. Maybe something isn’t right. Maybe we’ve been hurt. Maybe we've been wronged by injustice. Maybe it's only perceived - or real (that may need higher wisdom).. Maybe something needs to change.… Continue reading In Your Anger…