Choose Peace Over Chaos

Wooden dock with two canoes tied on a calm lake at sunset

We all have situations in life that try to destroy our peace. Perhaps it is a health crisis, a financial crisis, a relationship emergency, or a hurting heart that comes up. Our first response may be fear. That’s natural. It’s ok to be afraid when chaos comes. It I have found that I can either … Read more

Pure Gold: A Song of Faith and Resilience

When I am going through a trial, like today, I try to write about it. It helps me get the feelings out. I seem to have so much more freedom when I just let the words flow out of my heart to the page. I guess that’s why I blog. It helps me to deal … Read more

Faith and Body Image: Love Yourself Through God’s Eyes

Person standing next to a wooden cross on a grassy hill overlooking a lake with sunrise reflection

I admit it. I am overweight. The ER called me obese. That hurt. I immediately started hating my body. Every morning I would wake up and speak ‘death’ over my body. I won’t repeat my negative thoughts here, I don’t want to give them any more power My thoughts were bad. I felt defeated. I … Read more

The Tomb is Empty

Happy Easter! Praise the Lord, the tomb is empty! We have a risen Savior! What on Earth does this mean? It means that this life is not the end. Jesus died on the cross and carried our sins to the grave. They are gone, forgiven! Praise the Lord! Jesus did what we could not do. … Read more

Understanding How to Abide in Christ

The Bible traces us to ‘abide in Christ’ “Abide” in the Bible, particularly from the Greek meno, means to remain, stay, or dwell in a permanent, daily fellowship with Jesus Christ. It signifies a firm commitment of faith, requiring followers to connect with Him, obey His commands, and hold fast to His Word, similar to a branch … Read more

Unlocking Divine Messages: How God Speaks to Us Through Dreams and Visions

Tho other night I woke up at 3 am. I do this a lot lately. I went out to the living room and sat in the new recliner my kids got me for Christmas. I opened up my Bible App and started reading. I started a plan to read the Bible in a year. After … Read more

Version 3 – God Revive Us Again

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 … Read more

Finding Peace This Christmas Season

Christmas season is so busy. So many things to do. So many people to take care of. Lord, help me not to forget anyone. I feel so pressured. I feel so rushed. Help me Lord to rest in You! You have told me I would have peace in your presence. You have have told me … Read more

Powerful Thanksgiving Bible Verses for Gratitude

Thank you Lord, for all you do, for who you are, for giving me a new life, and life more abundantly! Thanksgiving Bible Verses I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of the name of the Lord Most High. Psalm 7:17 Therefore let us be grateful … Read more

Bible Verses on Good vs Evil: Reflections from Our Halloween SOAK

Halloween was interesting on a Friday. My husband Bob and I had SOAK, a time for reading God’s Word on a specific subject and playing praise songs. We do this every Friday with our Church family. I love it. There is something special about resting in God’s presence, the Word and Worship. I play piano, … Read more

It’s a Breakthrough SOAK Tonight!

Our Church, Janesville Apostolic Ministries gets together every Friday to SOAK in God’s presence. Tonight we shared verses on healing and sang praise music. What a blast! It was a Holy Ghost Party! Here is the video. Join us in declaring healing scriptures over yourself and your family. I challenge you to say them out … Read more

The Way to Prosper

I got this ad the other day to try out a new book service. They said they could get me books to read cheaper than bookstores or Kindle. I was curious so I went to the site to take a look. It seemed legit so I answered a few questions about what types of books … Read more