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I Am Not Enough, but He Is!

I was recently asked to lead worship and speak at a Women’s Event, this became the theme (I Am not Enough, but He is) and I began to prepare. Some of this came from my own experiences, heartaches and learning and as I prayed and studied the Word the following is what came. As IContinue reading “I Am Not Enough, but He Is!”

Behind the Music ~ My King

“Our Lord and God, you are worthy to receive glory and honor and power, because you have created all things, and by your will they exist and were created.” Revelation 4:11 Many worship songs are me/I centered, what can God do for me, what has He done for me, I am this or that because ofContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ My King”

Songs of the Heart

I am currently working on my next album, it’s quite the process so please be patient with me. A lot of times albums are named after one of the songs on the album, hence “Sing for the King” for my last one. But this group of songs all came from things, circumstances, hurts, revelations…. ofContinue reading “Songs of the Heart”

Behind the Music ~ Confess & Be Healed

“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” James 5:16 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 I have quotedContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ Confess & Be Healed”

Shalom – Stepping into 2022

The end of 2021, the beginning of 2022…Shalom – peace out to 2021 and praying for a peace-filled 2022. 2021 was full of blessings – a new granddaughter, new ministry opportunities and a newly written favorite song “Jesus Is”. Heading into 2022 I’m even more overwhelmed with God’s goodness. An additional new ministry opportunity thatContinue reading “Shalom – Stepping into 2022”

Behind the Music ~ Jesus Is

“Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:25-26 Society says you are enough, dig deep, you are strong….but the fact is….I’m not. I’m not enough, I’m notContinue reading “Behind the Music ~ Jesus Is”

A New Thing

“Look, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it?” Isaiah 43:19 Covid really changed up our lives and there were unexpected blessings, hardships, and now new things. But instead of dwelling on the heartaches of Covid and 2020 let’s look at God’s grace, mercy and greatContinue reading “A New Thing”

Undressed to Impress

Photo by Toni Hukkanen from StockSnap Undressed to Impress….wait, what? Isn’t the saying Dressed to Impress? What basically means is dress to make a statement, to leave a lasting impression on someone or a group of people – how we appear to others is sooo important. We want people to notice us, to be impressed with us,Continue reading “Undressed to Impress”

One Year and Counting

It was a night like this…ok, it’s not night time but lean in and I will tell you a story. One year ago today… It was a night like tonight may be, cold and dark. We had just left the prison in the West Bottoms of Kansas City. We pulled in to a dimly lit,Continue reading “One Year and Counting”

Buddy the Wonderdog

Meet Buddy, today is his birthday, he’s the big 2! He enjoys doggie treats, rides in the car and the boat, snuggling, short games of fetch, and walks at Drake Harbor in Warsaw. James acquired Buddy last February (February 4th), he had been looking for a dog for himself….a buddy, if you will, and foundContinue reading “Buddy the Wonderdog”