Peacefull Heart Blog

The inspiration for this writing “Walk Into The River,” is actually the title to one of my original musical compositions. As you read the lyrics, may the River of Life Giving Water from God continue to provide healing and love to your body and soul. We will all go...

We have one life to live on this earth. Life’s pressures and demands have a life of their own, controlling to a degree our daily reactions. Life will never stop being troublesome, difficult, and tough. You are aware of this. You have a choice whether or not to allow...

Today I sit here once again with my heart in Your hand, asking for things You have assured me of. You already know my list, but my heart wishes to speak the words from my mouth to Your ears. I pray for Your love, grace, encouragement, care and healing hope in this...

You and I walked down the sidewalk one day, side by side. Your hand seemed strong as You embraced my little hand. We came to the street corner of life, with all of its turmoil, struggles, frustrations, and decisions. You bent down and picked me up, carrying me across...

Looking out my parents’ bathroom window, I could see the school bus off in the distance. It was my responsibility to watch for the school bus and get ready to board it. When the school bus reached the top of the hill, I knew I had to run as fast as I could through the...

Uneasy…Content. Exhausted…Strong. Done In…Energized. “Forgetting the former things; Do not dwell on the past. See, I Am doing a new thing!” — Isaiah 43:18-19   Day to day and year to year we so often burden ourselves with memories that can undermine a successful...

How many of us have taken the time to think about the innocence of a child? Children always seem to be so alive, so energetic, see no obstacles, and sense no problem too difficult to explore. Their thought patterns are not constantly being overwhelmed with...

Being responsive to God can be easy, and sometimes not easy, and downright uncomfortable at times. We all have situations where we wish we could have answers quickly and know that the decisions we are making are the right ones. For guidance we often ask family,...

One day Mom and I went to the grocery store. This was a very special grocery store, which I looked forward to going to. We walked in the door, and over to my left was a stand filled with treats for kids. Balloons were tied to the stand so they would not fly away. A...

What is important today? What is not? What is the loudest voice in the room? Distractions. Urgency. Demands. Busy Schedule. Racing Heartbeats. Concerns. Priorities. Fast-Paced Life. Random Stray Thoughts. Fearing. Discouragements. Frustrations. “For I know the plans I...