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Keep On Keepin' On

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I had SO many messages on my heart for the month of July and none of them came to fruition. I just wasn't feeling "people-ly" and poured all of my energy into helping my mother with outdoor projects. However, I can honestly say that I am SUPER excited to return to the blog. I am fully recharged and ready to go for the month of August and I cannot wait to share all of what the Lord has placed upon my heart (previously planned material will surely be included) I have felt somewhat overwhelmed lately-- not only by the intense heat of the summer, but also for all that is going on in our world today---the presence of deception and darkness is truly beyond what I ever thought was possible. And the loss of my friend Mike was a shock and had me deeply lost in thought for a while. The heartache that families are facing, broken and burdened by circumstances that no one should ever have to face. I was reading just yesterday about the In-N-Out shooting in Idaho. These unfortunate sce...
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Is Your Name In The Book of Life? (June 2026 Reissue)

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 Some of you may remember a message that I wrote in February 2023 that was aptly titled "The Price of Sin Will Never Be Worth It". (The link to that post can be found here). The heart behind this particular two-part series comes from a sense of wanting to be timely and truthful; as the world we live in today continues to crumble, thoughts and conversations about eternity need to be at the forefront. There are no words to describe the societal damage that stems from "influencer culture" (what is the definition of such a thing?) and let me tell you, it BAFFLES me to see so many do the craziest things to gain views or followers. (I've mentioned this previously, but it still blows me away.) It's time for an uncomfortable truth: Becoming the next big viral sensation may get your name mentioned in all of the magazines. You may even find yourself appearing on a daytime talk show.  While all of those things can be fun and exciting, having your name written everywh...
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In The Potter's Hands

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I cannot sit and watch "The Karate Kid" without remembering Dr. Ngenge.  He was the most interesting professor I'd ever had the opportunity to know & he truly made English 101 an experience that I know I'll never forget. (For a time reference it was in the spring of 2011) It was the first week of a brand new semester (I had to end up retaking English 101 with someone else because the previous semester was an absolute nightmare but that's another story for another time) Everyone in my class was expecting some lady to walk through the door at any time (she was listed on all of our schedules) but ten minutes of waiting turned into twenty minutes before we collectively agreed that it was safe to assume that we probably weren't having class that day.  Just as we got up from our desks, in walks the friendliest Nigerian man who introduces himself as Dr. Ngenge and tells us that he will be teaching our class instead. He loved "The Karate Kid" and told us...
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The Love That Saves (June 2026 Reissue)

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  Lord, I know my love could never be enough to save them--but I know without a doubt that Yours would." Have you ever known a lost soul that led you to pray that specific prayer? Someone who touched your heart in such a way that left you with a sense of desperation and determination.  Maybe it's a friend or a loved one. Or an acquaintance who left a powerful first impression. Watching people in the world today can be truly heartwrenching as so many are oblivious to what waits for them in eternity as they sit comfortably in their sin. You stand by as an outsider and watch as their life trends downward, traveling down that broken and wayward path.  Knowing that while your love could never save them, the love of Christ is their only hope. They need to know of and experience the power of His mercy and grace; the freedom found in the forgiveness of sin.   I've had this thought on my heart for some time and I kept thinking about Christ and all of the rejection that H...
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The One Who Stepped In

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I knew that nothing would ever be the same,  On that day the Lord stepped in. A broken heart was fully made whole, Sins cleansed from somewhere deep within. I knew that nothing would ever be the same, On that day the Lord stepped in.  Twenty two years of sweet salvation have absolutely flown by but will forever hold onto a heart of praise for the incredible journey that God so graciously blessed me with 🩷 I have spent countless hours reminiscing and reflecting upon the goodness of God that is deeply and wonderfully woven into the story of someone who has overcome numerous challenges simply by trusting in the power of His might.  As I began writing this particular piece, I knew that I was becoming too technical with it. That has forever existed as one of my greatest roadblocks in serving Him through my little blog. I am the best at walking ahead of Jesus instead of alongside Him. (How often are we guilty of wanting to follow our own will instead of His?)  I will fore...
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Pause And Pray

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The Lord placed these particular verses on my heart several days ago & I couldn't go without sharing an accompanying thought with you today 🩷 The world we are currently living in is sadly not the same as it once was. The arrival of COVID truly set the stage for an unsettling shift in the hearts of many.  I have never witnessed another time where people are so easily and intensely angered by the smallest inconvenience. Everywhere you go, someone is struggling to make it through the day without losing their cool.  Can we just talk about the crazy drivers that are currently on the road?  The term "pause and pray" recently came onto my heart & I loved it so much that I just had to include it in my message today. Although circumstances are difficult for many right now, it is my greatest hope that these words would be the reminder that someone needs to simply pause and pray.  As believers, we are called to reflect Christ in every aspect of our lives---the thought...
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Running Home: A Mother's Courage (Running Home Short Story Series Story #3) (2026 Reissue)

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  The one-year mark of daddy’s passing had come and gone by much too fast. September rolled in as usual but nothing about life felt familiar anymore. I wasn’t at all sure how we as a family survived such a loss. It was the prime time for harvesting crops and daddy’s favorite time of the year. His death created such an empty space within our family; the memories of him were now bittersweet.  Everything had changed. Whenever I needed a reminder to keep going forward, all I had to do was remember my mama’s words:   “I want to tell y’all somethin’, the Lord will take care of us. Things will be harder around here, but we have to trust Him.”   Those challenging words proved to be a harder task than we thought.  “I need you all to help out more with no belly achin’. We will have to make money however we can.” A mother’s courage was a priceless treasure.   As I finished hanging the last of the clothes outside one afternoon, Georgia and I heard a familiar cry. We ra...
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