Molly's Zone

I couldn't ignore this thought that continues to swirl within my headspace. We are all living through a time of immense darkness & deception.  Not only is it heartwrenching but also incredibly disturbing and quite unbelievable at this point.  The world needs the Gospel now more than ever & today I felt led to elaborate on why sharing the truth of His precious word is SO important in our society.  The Great Commission is the absolute command that the Lord gives us upon receiving Him as Lord & Savior. "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15) We are called to simply go and share the Good News of the Gospel and to plant seeds wherever we may be. So many souls live without Christ and absolutely every heart needs Him.  Never underestimate the power of planting the seed. Go and tell someone about Jesus today.  As I was placing this particular point together, my mind immediately settled on how i...

  "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 ...

Have you ever thought about what a precious gift salvation truly is?  The Easter celebrations may be over, but I am still thinking about the sacrifice made for all of us on that old rugged cross and the hope that one can have by accepting Jesus as Lord and Savior. I've thought a lot about life throughout the past few weeks and how short our time on this Earth truly is. I still can't believe I'm now thirty-three. It seems as if I were celebrating my sixth birthday only yesterday. My heart immediately travels to those who are still living out their lives without Christ; those lost souls who are without help and without hope. I've heard and read stories of so many people who have made promises to get saved once their lives got better. Someday, they'd have it all figured out... Only that someday would never come. I think of the level of rejection that Christ experienced (something none of us could ever comprehend) and how much of it He still goes through today. He felt ...

I wrote and published a New Years themed message earlier in the month that never felt as though it was finishable; following the Lord's continual tug on my heart to remove "What's Weighing You Down?" from Molly's Zone, He placed such a special thothought on my heart that I knew couldn't be left unwritten.  The simple thought of buildings and the process of creating them exists as the foundational aspect of today's message....the mentioning of the word foundation especially carries significance because the structure will not stand without a solid foundation and you can't even begin to build it without following a blueprint.  Have you ever attempted to put something together without following instructions only to be met with confusion, frustration, and eventual disaster?  I began thinking about the DIY attitude that we all carry more than we'd care to admit (my own guilty heart is included on SO many levels)  It's too easy to find ourselves wanti...

  We are truly living through dangerous days. Our surroundings are filled with unprecedented levels of uncertainty and unfamiliarity, and the continual presence of societal poison has now been thrown out into the open for the entire world to see. The staggering amount seems quite overwhelming. Studies show that most of what we consume daily is considered harmful. The fast-food industry continues to crumble as many are now avoiding what they're selling.  That only places the foundation for my message today----the nasty ingredients found in what we are consuming don't only exist in our edible food---they are within everything we take in through our senses---the music we listen to, the television shows we're streaming, and those little devices that occupy so much of our time (that last part was written from personal experience) One quick Google search about the dangers of processed foods will show their harmful effects on our bodies. While we should care about our physical con...

 I have grown to love Bible study SO much more throughout the past few months. (I love listening to Scott Pauley's Enjoying the Journey as well...I started listening to his podcast in September.) I have loved to learn since I was little and there's so much wisdom to be found all throughout God's Word. And because we are human, we will never have the capacity to know it all.  (Sometimes we DO think we know it all, or at least I know I do.) There will always be questions that run through our minds that we might not have the answers for, and that can be disheartening. Sometimes the process of waiting comes into play and that's never really easy. (That's another thought for another day) It can sometimes to be difficult to accept that we don't know everything, but that there's Someone who DOES.  His Word not only provides answers to the countless questions that we hold in our hearts, but it also has the power to breathe so many good things into our life: it build...

  The Lord placed a thought on my heart several weeks ago and I just couldn't wait  to share. As we're continuing along on the journey through unprecedented and unpredictable days, the act of preparing and being prepared for anything is a MUST. It is SUPER important to have ourselves ready, waiting, and watching for the Lord to return. The Bible says no man knoweth the day, nor the hour.....but would you be ready if that moment were right now? I keep thinking about when I'm preparing to go somewhere. I have cerebral palsy, so sometimes I'm sort of a professional doddler. I take my good ol sweet time even when I shouldn't.  But I have learned to move it along when necessary. I take my shower and get dressed long before it is time for me to be somewhere. Those extra moments that are sometimes left to spare are spent either tidying up an area in the house or simply watching out the front door in the event that I am waiting for someone to come and pick me up. I have mad...

How is it almost November already?! It truly feels as though September vanished into thin air without a trace. And weren't we just at the beginning of October? I have not had the opportunity to blog since unfortunately coming down with COVID in the middle of September and my heart is SO happy to finally share more of everything with you----my upcoming projects were understandably placed on hold. I am so thankful to the Lord for His continuous love and care in every circumstance—even those detours that we don't quite understand.  The passage of time presents us with numerous trials that were never meant to be fought alone; Christ gives us the power to have victory over all if we choose to trust in Him. If you've never trusted in Christ for salvation--you're missing out on something truly precious!  The good news is that with the arrival of each new day, there are countless opportunities for new seasons to begin---life is ever-changing, but God is the One who never change...

  It will always be better to have a little bit with Jesus than a whole lot without Him.  Friend, there's nothing in this world worth more than a personal relationship with Jesus, and certainly nothing more precious. Living requires money and yes, it IS a blessing when it helps to meet our needs, but no material possession is sweeter than knowing and following Jesus. Nothing fills up us more than than trusting in and leaning on Him, and nothing else ever will.  It's easy to become consumed with the love of money, but it's always better to be swept away by the love of Jesus. It provides such sweet contentment, while the love of money always leaves room for complaint.  Just want to share a few verses with you today: "Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps." (Proverbs 16: 8-9) "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after,...

    I think we could all come to the collective agreement that the times we are experiencing are truly unprecedented. Everything about our world has grown to be strangely unfamiliar. The unbelievable change in the hearts of some humans continually renders me speechless---the inherent respect for authority and the regard for wisdom have been lost amongst this generation.      My adjective of choice when describing the crumbling state of our society will forever be 'endangered' because we are living through dangerous circumstances that are ever-changing---there are three core pitfalls that have continually plagued humanity throughout the ages, yet each have grown to be more noticeable in a rather short amount of time---the spirit of entitlement, the presence of distraction and overwhelming confusion will be at the heart of my message today.  The word 'pitfall' was placed on my heart during a recent Sunday morning ride to church. As I was glancing out the pass...

God's Word will never fail to provide you with what your heart truly needs.  The world has grown to be such an unfamiliar and uncomfortable place to be. The cost of living continues to climb, becoming more expensive with each passing day.  (The price of groceries is truly insane!)  My mother and I originally decided to cut back on our spending when it came to our food supply as were innocently trying to save some money. (Because what else isn't costly these days?)  We have since abandoned that particular strategy as it was causing SO many problems for us both---vitamin deficiencies that made our bodies weak and our minds unhealthy.  Even in the midst of so much wordly turmoil, I am immensely thankful that God faithfully provides whatever we need whenever we may need it.  While it's always important to protect your physical body from becoming undernourished, both your heart and mind are continuously and desperately in need of nourishment from God's Word ever...

There is always endless beauty to be discovered as the seasons truly begin to turn; to me, nothing is prettier than those wild and wonderful West Virginia fall months. As much as I am loving change at the moment, I'll admit that I'm just the same as everyone else. We can all be such creatures of habit. However, it can be quite the interesting experience to uncover an all new way of living.  While in the process of placing this message together, I couldn't help but think of those who are finding themselves to be helplessly empty; those who are in desperate need of the remedy of salvation. So many in our world today are experiencing deep-rooted devastation in the midst of an aimless search for purposeful fulfillment and a place of rest for their weary souls. Those temporal sort of remedies that exist in the world will never reach down below the surface of the heart; none of them could ever provide the sort of peace that radiates from within. Only Jesus has the power to do tha...

  The love that Jesus has for you will never be dependent on what you are able to do for Him. The deepness of His unconditional love was made perfectly known as He was dying on that cross. He gave His life for every imperfect soul. His strength was given for every bit of our weakness. I have kept this thought on my heart recently, though throughout my life, I never really meditated on it before now. I just felt like today was the perfect moment to share. How could Jesus love us so much that He would die for us? I love to stay busy and I love to write for His glory. I love the blog & I feel so blessed that He has kept His hand on it for so many years now. But I know sometimes it's easy to become too busy if we aren't careful, no matter what we're doing or where or how we are serving the Lord. We so often forget that it's never about us or our abilities, but rather it is ALWAYS about Jesus and the power of His wonderful mercy and grace. Our worth will always be f...

If you've followed the news at all throughout the last few weeks, it's hard to miss the continuous updates on the Titan submersible story; every article paints an unimaginable picture. I can't help but wonder what was going through their minds, or if anything was at all, in those last few moments. The fear and helplessness they felt must have been awful. All of the money and notoriety in the world couldn't save them; they were submerged in total darkness and in the middle of one hopeless situation.  I don't know if they were aware of it all beforehand, but if so, you know they weren't thinking about their social standing in the world. Perhaps their hearts were with their families. One of them may have even called out to God as desperation continued to grow. Their lives were over in the blink of an eye.  I write all of this introduction to ask you these two important questions: Where are you putting your treasures? Are you making an investment in eternit...

 Some of you may remember a message that I wrote in February 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 eve...

There doesn't seem to be anything in this world that isn't crazy expensive.  The shortages that have come upon us through the past three years have just begun to escalate; it is becoming harder to have our basic needs met. The quality of everything that we've known and loved just isn't the same anymore.  And what you're being sold is never worth the hefty price you pay. This thought has hung around in my head for some time. I read and observe a lot. I can't help but take notice of this gradual acceptance of evil. Society is being continuously groomed to make light of something that is no joke.  Hollywood paints the picture of Hell as a place that is one big party where everyone will be able to freely continue their life of sin. The presence of evil here on Earth is welcomed, encouraged, and accepted. The Bible vehemently warns against doing so.  " Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put...

                  Those age-old recipes are the best. This past week, my mother and I made one of our all-time favorite quick breakfast snacks. It is a simple recipe that contains three basic ingredients: a roll of sausage, a whole jar of cheez whiz, and biscuit mix.  My mind was blown away as I was combing through all of the recipe variations that were found for this particular snack. So many didn't like the taste or color of the original. They thought adding an extra ingredient or taking away another would make everything better.  But it doesn't. One or two little changes make a HUGE difference. In my own personal experience, I've learned to never mess with the original when it comes to any recipe that's known as tried and true. Those are usually uncomplicated and worth every single bite.  Those thoughts bring me to the heart of today's message: Just taking a quick glance into the world shows how complicated everything h...