Finding Hope in This Crazy World
I have recently started writing songs for the recovery community. I have spent over 20 years in 12 step programs. I started in Al-Anon (family/friend of alcoholic), then ACoA (adult child of alcoholic), AA (Alcoholics) and N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous). So yes, I have history. And besides, real life stories are such rich song lyrics! I... Continue Reading →
Hello friends, Happy New Year! This year I have decided to look for new opportunities with my music and my job. I have been reselling clothes on Poshmark for the last 3 years and let's just say, it has dwindled down. I am going to sell my inventory at a discount over the next few... Continue Reading →
My last post, Coping With Loneliness: A Personal Journey, dealt with my feelings about my current medical condition. I was frustrated and yes, lonely. But God knew that already. He heard my heart as I typed every word. Do you know what God did? He met me right where I was, in the middle of... Continue Reading →
As a musician I occasionally enter contests with my songs. Imagine my surprise when SongwriterUniverse notified me that I won Song of the Month for August 2025! Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus! The song I entered was "Rise Above It All". It was a remake of my 15 year old song "Stand". Just had to dust... Continue Reading →
Quotes for Memorial Day • Home of the free, because of the brave.”• I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country," - Nathan Hale• "Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay,"• "Heroism is not only in the man, but in the... Continue Reading →
There are times I need to walk by faith, not by sight. By sight this body is getting older and has more problems than I care to list. However, by faith I am dancing in the Spirit with the Lord all day. I have learned not to give much time talking about my infirmities. The... Continue Reading →
What a season we live in! My, my, my - sometimes just watching the news can bring you down. There is so much up in the air and everything is happening so quickly. I know I am getting older, but wow, how do these young kids keep up? What kind of a world are we... Continue Reading →
Encouraging Quotes to Overcome Discouragement and Disappointment “O God, when my faith gets overladen with dust, blow it clean with the wind of your Spirit. When my habits of obedience get stiff and rusty, anoint them with the oil of your Spirit. Restore the enthusiasm of my first love for you.” Eugene H. Peterson "Therefore... Continue Reading →
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF2 tornado hit the Janesville area Saturday night. Our Church, Janesville Apostolic Ministries, was also hit. So far it seems there were 5 confirmed tornadoes across Southern WI. https://twitter.com/FirstWarnWX/status/1805203915618570546 On Sunday, our members helped clean things up and also distributed lunches to nearby neighbors. There are so many trees... Continue Reading →
Pastor Jeff Hanson of Janesville Apostolic Ministries shares the Importance of Fathers with God and in our world. https://youtu.be/pDQhh_D9W0A Sermon Notes: The Importance of Fathers In a compelling message, Pastor Jeff Hanson of Janesville Apostolic Ministries emphasized the vital role of fathers both in our world and with God. Drawing from his profound insights and... Continue Reading →
Famous Earth Day Quotes “We need joy as we need air. We need love as we need water. We need each other as we need the earth we share.” – Maya Angelou “I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use.”— Mother Teresa The earth is the Lord’s, and all its... Continue Reading →
I finally planted some roses this year. I had my stepmom and my daughter both give me a pink rose bush for Mothers Day. I planted them both side by side in my front yard. They bloomed beautifully all summer and then fall came here in Wisconsin. We have had had two frosts in the... Continue Reading →
