The Authority of Jesus

The Authority of Jesus

by | Nov 21, 2025 | Cycles of the Messiah, Uncategorized

Authority. When you hear that word what comes to mind? I think of power, the leader, rulemaker, and strength. Over and over again in the Bible Jesus is said to have authority. Whether they are talking about the way Jesus taught with authority, his authority over...
Sphere of Influence in Action

Sphere of Influence in Action

by | Sep 26, 2025 | Christian Living, Uncategorized

We are continuing to learn about your metron, or sphere of influence. Last week we discussed the truth that everyone has a sphere of influence. Some may be smaller than others, but no less important.  Today we are going to continue in this discussion, and take a look...
You Have a Sphere of Influence

You Have a Sphere of Influence

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Christian Living, Uncategorized

The Bible teaches that you have been given a sphere of influence, also called a metron. You are in charge of the things in your sphere of influence, or metron. Based on how you steward or rule or judge in your own metron, God will expand it, shrink it, or leave it...
God’s Time Loops

God’s Time Loops

by | Sep 12, 2025 | Time

I hope you are enjoying our study on time loops. If you have not read the first two posts in this series, I encourage you to go back and read “Time in Not Linear” and “My Experience with a Time Loop”. We are going to conclude our study on time loops today. What does...
My Experience with a Time Loop

My Experience with a Time Loop

by | Sep 5, 2025 | Stories, Time

Last week we started our study on time loops. We learned that time is not linear, but it is circular. We have times and seasons that loop every year. Today I am going to share with you a story about a time loop I discovered over my daughter’s life.  Testimony Time On...
Time is Not Linear

Time is Not Linear

by | Aug 29, 2025 | Time

Did you know that time moves in circles or loops? It’s true, just look at the analog clock. There’s a smaller circle that points to the hours, which divide the circle into 30 degree chunks. Then there’s the larger circle that points to the minutes, which divide the...
Jesus: The Bread of Life

Jesus: The Bread of Life

by | Aug 15, 2025 | Christian Living

Have you ever noticed the amount of times bread is referenced in the Bible? Why is that? The Hebrew word for bread is leḥem and it is used 298 times in the Old Testament.  The Greek word for bread is artos and it is used 97 times in the New Testament. That is a...
Who Were the Amalekites?

Who Were the Amalekites?

by | Jun 20, 2025 | Christian Living

Imagine this scene; Moses leading the children of Israel through the desert after the miraculous Red Sea crossing, sees them running out of water. At the leading of the Lord, Moses strikes the rock. This is representative of Jesus Christ, struck once and for all,...
Types of Spiritual Thrones

Types of Spiritual Thrones

by | Jun 6, 2025 | Heaven, Spirit Filled / Holy Spirit

Last time we began a discussion on God’s throne. We talked about the foundation of his throne. Today we will dive deeper and start with talking about the environment around God’s throne.  Enthroned on the Cherubim A few weeks ago, Cherise gave us a deep dive on the...
God’s Throne: The Foundation

God’s Throne: The Foundation

by | May 23, 2025 | Heaven

Today we’re discussing the subject of thrones. Some people may think that the only discussion on thrones is in relation to God’s throne. Some people might remember the Great White Throne in the book of Revelation and shutter at God’s judgment. But the conversation...
Cherubim are Protectors

Cherubim are Protectors

by | Apr 25, 2025 | Angels and Heavenly Creations, Heaven

We are going to take a look at a group of heavenly beings that surround the throne of God. These creatures are called cherubim. I find these creatures fascinating and confusing all rolled into one. Where do we begin in this journey? I say let’s begin with the very...
We are One in Christ Part 2

We are One in Christ Part 2

by | Apr 18, 2025 | Christian Living, Identity

Last week we laid the foundation of discussing the fact that when you receive Jesus as your savior, you are considered a son of God. You have been given a new identity of holy and blameless. Today, we are going to look more at this truth.  The Theological...
We are One in Christ

We are One in Christ

by | Apr 11, 2025 | Christian Living, Identity, Uncategorized

Why do we consider ourselves separate from God? Why are we afraid of Him? Adam and Eve hid from the Lord in the garden after they partook of the fruit of Lucifer’s kingdom. They were afraid of being destroyed for what they had done. And that fear introduced the...
What is the Kingdom of God?

What is the Kingdom of God?

by | Mar 14, 2025 | Heaven, Spirit Filled / Holy Spirit

What is the kingdom? When is it coming? Where is it? These are all very valid questions to ask the Lord concerning His Kingdom. We’re going to start with the New Testament / New Covenant revelation of the Kingdom, and then move on to the Kingdom in the Old Testament....
The Power of Testimonies

The Power of Testimonies

by | Jul 5, 2024 | Christian Living, Stories

Followers of Jesus are called many things in the Bible. We are called the Bride of Christ, co-heirs with Jesus, among other titles. One of my favorite descriptions we are given is the title of overcomer. When we have encounters with the true Jesus, we get to see and...
It all Begins and Ends with Jesus

It all Begins and Ends with Jesus

by | Jun 14, 2024 | Christian Living

Everything begins with Jesus. He is the Alpha and Omega (in Greek), the Aleph and Tav (in Hebrew), the A to Z (in English). He is the beginning and the ending and everything in between. What’s in between the letters A & Z? The whole rest of the alphabet. That’s...
Is it Biblical to Pursue Spiritual Things?

Is it Biblical to Pursue Spiritual Things?

by | Apr 19, 2024 | Christian Living, Prayer

Have you ever been talking to a friend, telling them about a fun adventure you were about to embark upon, and they warned you about almost certain death? You might have said, “I’m so excited for my upcoming ski trip!” And they replied, very concerned, “Don’t you know...
The Trinity and Role of the Holy Spirit

The Trinity and Role of the Holy Spirit

by | Mar 29, 2024 | Christian Living, Heaven

In Genesis‬ ‭1‬:‭26‬ ‭(ESV) we read, “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing...
Seeds of the Heart

Seeds of the Heart

by | Mar 22, 2024 | Christian Living

The Parable of the Sower, or the Parable of the Soils, is THE most important parable in the Bible. Why do I say this? Well, what we read in Mark chapter 4 (and in the part 1 post) is that Jesus said this particular parable is the key to unlocking all the parables. I...
Are These Really Feelings?

Are These Really Feelings?

by | Mar 16, 2024 | Christian Living

This week is spring break in the state of Texas. It also happens to be my birthday this week. On Wednesday my family and I went to a movie. As we were watching the previews for the upcoming movies, a preview for the new Inside Out movie came on.  The First Movie...
Our Mission Trip to Colombia

Our Mission Trip to Colombia

by | Feb 16, 2024 | Stories

For the past three years Brett and I have been involved in a ministry called Pivot. They exist “to pivot women and children globally from sexual slavery and exploitation to freedom.” The Lord has led us to the country of Colombia. We are preparing to open our first...
Jesus’ Words = Power to Obey

Jesus’ Words = Power to Obey

by | Jan 26, 2024 | Christian Living

In the previous post, we touched on Jesus’ supernatural ability to perceive the goings-on in the spiritual realm through the power of the Holy Spirit. And we talked about perceiving spiritual things through our minds, spiritual information from God Himself, from...
What it Means to Perceive the Holy Spirit

What it Means to Perceive the Holy Spirit

by | Jan 19, 2024 | Christian Living

You’ve probably heard the story about Jesus healing the paralytic man in Mark chapter 2. But He demonstrated several spiritual principles that we have access to as Believers in Christ. Before I tell you what these are, let’s review the context of this exciting event....
What Exactly is Tithing?

What Exactly is Tithing?

by | Jan 12, 2024 | Christian Living, Identity

Why does God ask us to tithe? Is tithing only an Old Testament command? Do we still need to tithe today? What is tithing? We are going to answer all of these questions today. I hope you will join me and ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth regarding this topic to...
Word of Encouragement for 2024

Word of Encouragement for 2024

by | Jan 5, 2024 | Christian Living

For the past several years I have asked the Lord to give me a word for the year. Last year the Lord gave me the word that 2023 was the year for growth. As I look back on 2023 I can see ways in which I have grown. I have learned to walk in the callings God has given...
Does God Really Want to Heal You?

Does God Really Want to Heal You?

by | Dec 1, 2023 | Christian Living

Have you ever thought about God’s will? Have you ever thought about what God wants? This subject seems mysterious and ethereal, but it’s actually quite simple. How do I know God’s will? Here’s an idea: How about we ask Him? How about we read from His Word? As a...
My top 20 List for Thanksgiving

My top 20 List for Thanksgiving

by | Nov 24, 2023 | Stories

By the time you are reading this, we will have just celebrated Thanksgiving in America. I love this holiday as it is a time when I think about all the many blessings the Lord has given me over the past year. I also love this time of year because Brett and I got...
Living out of the Overflow

Living out of the Overflow

by | Nov 17, 2023 | Christian Living

Cherise and I co-founded a church called Overflow Ministries. We believe “overflow” is a promise from the Lord that we can live a life overflowing with the Holy Spirit. And this overflow of the Spirit is used to fill others, so that we’re never empty.  It’s like...
Our 20th Anniversary Trip

Our 20th Anniversary Trip

by | Nov 3, 2023 | Stories, Uncategorized

On November 29, 2003 my life forever changed. That is the day I became Mrs. Brett Best. It was one of the best days ever! I have since looked at pictures of myself and thought, if that 22-year-old girl knew what her life would be like, she would have run for the...
The Three Groups who Followed Jesus

The Three Groups who Followed Jesus

by | Oct 27, 2023 | Christian Living

Have you ever asked for one thing from God, but gotten something totally different than what you asked for? Then when all was said and done, you realize the gift God gave to you was exactly what you needed, and didn’t even know it? I know I have.  I Had It All Planned...
The Changing of Seasons of Life

The Changing of Seasons of Life

by | Oct 13, 2023 | Stories

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (ESV) says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a...
What Happens When Jesus Shows Up

What Happens When Jesus Shows Up

by | Oct 6, 2023 | Christian Living

Great things happen when Jesus shows up. Today we are going to look at Mark 1:14-39 and look at some of the things that happened when Jesus showed up after being baptized and tempted.  The Kingdom Of God Comes First, the Kingdom of God comes to our world. Mark 1:14-15...
Why do we Need 3 Baptisms?

Why do we Need 3 Baptisms?

by | Sep 29, 2023 | Christian Living, Identity

Over the past several posts we have been talking about the three types of baptisms a follower of Jesus should go through. As I was diving into these and writing these posts, I started to wonder why we need to go through three different baptisms. So I asked the Lord...
Why is Baptism Important? Part 3

Why is Baptism Important? Part 3

by | Sep 22, 2023 | Christian Living, Identity

We have discussed the first two baptisms a follower of Jesus goes through. The first being the baptism by the Holy Spirit into the body of Christ. The second one is the water baptism. This is where our old man is stripped away and we are clothed with the new man. ...
Why is Baptism Important? Part 2

Why is Baptism Important? Part 2

by | Sep 15, 2023 | Christian Living, Identity

In our last post we talked about the first of three baptisms a believer should go through. Today we are going to talk about the second baptism, which is what you likely think of when someone mentions getting baptized.  If you recall, Robert Morris from Gateway Church...
Why is Baptism Important? Part 1

Why is Baptism Important? Part 1

by | Sep 8, 2023 | Christian Living, Identity

Have you been baptized? Were you an infant, child, or adult when you were baptized? How many baptisms have you had? Did you know there are more than one baptism a believer should go through? Until a few years ago I had no idea there was more than one baptism. In fact,...
How to Deal with a Narcissist: Part 2

How to Deal with a Narcissist: Part 2

by | Sep 1, 2023 | Christian Living

Last time we were together we discussed narcissism and the link to Queen Jezebel from the Old Testament. Today we are going to jump to the book of Revelation and see what Jesus has to say about this destructive spirit.  In Revelation 2:20-21 (ESV) we read, “But I...
How to Deal with a Narcissist: Part 1

How to Deal with a Narcissist: Part 1

by | Aug 25, 2023 | Christian Living

It seems I meet someone almost everyday who has had a run in with a narcissist. We seem to live in a world where people are taught that their wants come first. Furthermore, we live in a world where children are traumatized by decisions the adults in their life make....
A new way to Look at Evangelism

A new way to Look at Evangelism

by | Jun 23, 2023 | Christian Living

When you hear the word evangelism, what do you think? If you are like me, you may think of conversations that someone like Ray Comfort has with people on the street. The next thought likely is something like, I totally admire Ray for doing this, but I’m not sure I...
When Life Throws You Lemons…

When Life Throws You Lemons…

by | Jun 16, 2023 | Christian Living, Identity

Have you been attacked for your obedience to Jesus? Have you ever been following God and obeying him the best that you can, when all of the sudden you find yourself blamed for something you never did? If you have had this happen to you, you aren’t alone, nor are you...
Is my Righteousness Like Filthy Rags?

Is my Righteousness Like Filthy Rags?

by | Jun 9, 2023 | Christian Living

My dear Christian, has someone told you that your righteousness is like filthy rags? Where does this phrase and idea come from? We’re going to explore this concept, because it matters what you believe about righteousness: God’s righteousness and your righteousness. We...
Jesus is our High Priest

Jesus is our High Priest

by | May 19, 2023 | Christian Living

Do you realize, Believer who trusts in Christ as Savior, that you are a priest? Did you know you’re a part of a priesthood of other priests? We call it the Church. Our priesthood has someone in leadership, called a High Priest. His name is Jesus. He is alive and well,...
The Priesthood of the Believer

The Priesthood of the Believer

by | May 5, 2023 | Christian Living, Identity

Have you ever spoken to a Catholic priest? What about an Episcopalian priest? Perhaps a Bhuddist priest? Maybe you’ve confessed sins to a priest, or maybe you were on your best behavior when a priest showed up around you.  In our small outdoor church, we’re...
Living a Life in God’s Glory

Living a Life in God’s Glory

by | Mar 31, 2023 | Christian Living, Identity

Have you ever thought about God’s glory? We say, “All glory be to God!” And He deserves all of it! In John 17 during Jesus’ High Priestly Prayer, He mentions His glory, and how He wants to give it away. He says: “The glory that you have given me I have given to them,...
What is the Real Lord’s Prayer

What is the Real Lord’s Prayer

by | Mar 17, 2023 | Christian Living, Prayer

In John 17 we read one of the few recorded prayers Jesus prayed. We read that Jesus would often go off and pray. However, there aren’t many of the words he prayed recorded for us. We have what we call the Lord’s Prayer, and we know what he prayed before dividing up...
We got Snowed in on Vacation

We got Snowed in on Vacation

by | Mar 10, 2023 | Stories

We have teenagers living in our house now. As a result, it makes it difficult to figure out what they want for Christmas. For the past two years they have all asked to go skiing for their gift. The Lord has provided the funds and time each year to do so. I am not a...
What is the Role of the Holy Spirit

What is the Role of the Holy Spirit

by | Feb 17, 2023 | Christian Living

Why would Jesus say to his disciples that it’s to their advantage, and ours also, that he goes away in John 16:7-15? We’ll answer the question in this post. In the last post we discussed the role Jesus played while he lived on the earth. If you haven’t...
What is the Role of Jesus

What is the Role of Jesus

by | Feb 10, 2023 | Christian Living

Today we are going to look at John 16:7-15. These verses are part of the last conversation Jesus had with his disciples before being arrested and going to the cross. I love this part of Scripture. Whenever I read it, I always think about how, if I were Jesus, I would...
2023: The Year of Fruitful Effort

2023: The Year of Fruitful Effort

by | Jan 6, 2023 | Christian Living, Prayer

Has the Lord given you a message for 2023? Have you thought about what the Lord wants for you for the new year? He has plans for you, to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11). I feel like the Lord gave me a corporate message...
Can You Visit Heaven Now?

Can You Visit Heaven Now?

by | Dec 30, 2022 | Christian Living, Heaven, Prayer

Psalm 139 is one of my favorite chapters in the book of Psalms. I love this chapter because it reminds me how much God the Father loves me. It talks about how God knitted each of us in our mother’s womb. Psalm 139 reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully...
Mountain of Doom

Mountain of Doom

by | Dec 2, 2022 | Christian Living, Spiritual Warfare, Stories

Can we as Holy Spirit-filled believers have adventures in the spirit? Can we, like the Apostle John, be “in the spirit on the Lord’s day,” turn and see a vision of Heaven (Revelation 1:10)? Is it possible that we, like Peter in Acts 10, can experience a vision or...
The Weekend of Extraordinary Change

The Weekend of Extraordinary Change

by | Nov 18, 2022 | Stories

This past weekend Brett and I went to a church conference in Houston, Texas. It was a three day conference with a Sunday service added at the end. I love having the privilege of spending a few days out of the year just focusing on Jesus and growing in my relationship...
Are all of God’s Gifts Good?

Are all of God’s Gifts Good?

by | Nov 4, 2022 | Christian Living

Have you ever wondered why there’s so much controversy regarding certain spiritual gifts? Have you thought about why certain Christian denominations don’t believe that many of these spiritual abilities are no longer required or used?  Seeking the Truth  When...
Who is Your Real Enemy

Who is Your Real Enemy

by | Sep 9, 2022 | Christian Living, Spiritual Warfare

Our Battle Against Spiritual Forces “I can’t believe I didn’t die.” Have you ever experienced an event like this? Something so spectacular in which you just walked away, with hardly a scratch? Or perhaps you experienced a “near miss” like I did, when a vehicle...
Dad, Do You Provoke Your Kids to Anger?

Dad, Do You Provoke Your Kids to Anger?

by | Sep 2, 2022 | Christian Living

Ah, fatherhood. What a gift! What an emotional ride! Fathering is hard but rewarding. Being a dad has great benefits but also great responsibility. How are you doing in your father role? How would you rate yourself? If you could view yourself from your kids’ eyes, how...
A New School Year

A New School Year

by | Aug 26, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized

As many of you may know, we are a homeschooling family. Being a homeschool mom is something I NEVER wanted to do. In fact, when I had babies and toddlers, I thought people who homeschool their kids were crazy. I would always say, “I don’t know why you would ever want...
How Does God Describe Me?

How Does God Describe Me?

by | Aug 12, 2022 | Identity

How did you see yourself before you were saved? Before surrendering your life to Jesus, you were broken and lost. Perhaps you did things you are completely ashamed of. You may have had a temper and said things to those you love most that you wish now you could take...
The Role of Your Human Spirit

The Role of Your Human Spirit

by | Jul 29, 2022 | Christian Living, Uncategorized

You are a three-part being, created in the image of God, with a spirit, a soul, and a body. Did you know that? Take a look at what the Bible says: “Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless...
The Best Vacation Ever

The Best Vacation Ever

by | Jul 22, 2022 | Stories

Every year my husband’s entire family gets together in a town called South Fork, Colorado. South Fork is about 30 minutes east of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This is a tradition that goes back at least two generations. Brett’s dad started going to South Fork from the...
My First Women’s Retreat Part 2

My First Women’s Retreat Part 2

by | Jul 15, 2022 | Stories

Have you ever wondered about women in church leadership? Last week I told you the story of leading my first women’s retreat. One lesson from our study was about this very topic: women in leadership. It’s interesting because Brett and I have talked about the topic in...
My First Women’s Retreat Part 1

My First Women’s Retreat Part 1

by | Jul 8, 2022 | Stories

Last weekend I led my first women’s retreat. It ended up being six of us. Although it was a small group, the size was perfect. A friend of mine came to do Immanuel Approach prayer with the ladies.  I made dinner the first night and bought each lady a journal and...
Living up to Your High Ranking

Living up to Your High Ranking

by | Jun 24, 2022 | Christian Living

God has called you to be his child. You have been adopted into the family of God. God has created you with special abilities and will ask you to do things only you can do.  Maybe you are gifted in flower arranging. God will partner with you as you use your gift...
How People are a Witness to Angels

How People are a Witness to Angels

by | Jun 17, 2022 | Christian Living

I have been a Christian for most of my life. The longer I walk on this journey of learning who God is, the more I realize I will never know everything there is to know about God. I believe we will be learning more about who God is for all eternity. It won’t matter how...
Always Trust in the Lord

Always Trust in the Lord

by | May 13, 2022 | Christian Living

One of my life verses is Proverbs 29:25 (ESV), “The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.”  The Lord gave me this verse several years ago when he was teaching me how bold I was when I trusted in him. I have learned to speak up when...
You Are Declared Innocent By God

You Are Declared Innocent By God

by | May 6, 2022 | Christian Living, Identity

Think about the difference between the verdict of not-guilty and innocent.  “Innocent means that you did not commit the crime. Not Guilty means that there was not sufficient evidence to determine that you did commit the crime. Reasonable doubt is what defense...
Can God Be In The Presence Of Sin

Can God Be In The Presence Of Sin

by | Apr 29, 2022 | Identity, Prayer, Uncategorized

Why did Jesus say, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” when he was on the cross?  I have always been taught it was because God the Father turned his back on Jesus when Jesus took our sin upon himself. The Father can’t be in the presence of sin and thus...
I am God’s Masterpiece and so are You

I am God’s Masterpiece and so are You

by | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized

It’s no secret that I used to struggle with insecurity. I’ve talked about how God has taught me to be bold and courageous. It has been through God showing me who he sees when he looks at me, that I have been able to conquer insecurity.  Just because I know the...
What Does It Mean To Be A Royal Priest

What Does It Mean To Be A Royal Priest

by | Apr 1, 2022 | Christian Living, Identity

‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭2:9‬ (‭ESV) says, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (emphasis added). What does it mean to...
Prayer is Essential to the Christian Life

Prayer is Essential to the Christian Life

by | Feb 4, 2022 | Prayer

“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save...
Humility Is The Key To More Grace

Humility Is The Key To More Grace

by | Jan 28, 2022 | Christian Living

“But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and...
Words Are Powerful

Words Are Powerful

by | Jan 21, 2022 | Christian Living

Have you ever met a kid who has no filter? They just say whatever comes to mind. They never stop to think how their words may hurt others. Have you met any adults like that? I know I’ve come across many kids like that and a few adults too. In fact, I used to be a lot...
How To Have Joy During Trials

How To Have Joy During Trials

by | Jan 14, 2022 | Christian Living, Stories

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:2-4 ‭(ESV)‬‬....
Identity: You are a Daughter of God

Identity: You are a Daughter of God

by | Dec 3, 2021 | Christian Living

“Once an alcoholic, always an alcoholic.” Or “Once a sinner, always a sinner.” Is your identity defined by sin? If you lie, does that mean you are a liar? If you commit adultery, does that make you an adulterer? Let’s look at what the Word says: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11...
Qualities of an Effective Leader: Servant

Qualities of an Effective Leader: Servant

by | Nov 19, 2021 | Christian Living

I thought we were concluding our study of effective leaders last week. However, over the weekend I was reminded of the most important quality of an effective leader: servitude. If you want to be an effective leader, you must be a servant first.  “But Jesus called...
It’s Time To Stand For Truth

It’s Time To Stand For Truth

by | Oct 22, 2021 | Uncategorized

A few weeks ago my oldest daughter and I attended a Faith, Family, and Freedom Forum put on by Texas Values. Texas Values is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to “preserve and advance a culture of family values in the state of Texas.” They “stand for biblical,...
Free to be Who God Created You to Be

Free to be Who God Created You to Be

by | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorized

One of the best freedoms Jesus gives us is to be free to be exactly who he created us to be. This is a lesson I have been learning over the past several years. It’s for this reason my motto for this blog is “Seeing yourself through the eyes of Jesus.” It is my desire...
You Are Free To Be Bold and Courageous

You Are Free To Be Bold and Courageous

by | Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

In the past few weeks we have learned that Jesus came to set you free from sin and to give you freedom to be thankful in all circumstances. Today we are going to talk about another aspect of freedom Jesus has given you. He came to set you free from fear and give you...
Living Free From Sin

Living Free From Sin

by | Sep 24, 2021 | Spiritual Warfare, Uncategorized

The moment you become a child of God by giving Jesus control of your life, you have been set free from all sin. You are free from all sin in the past, present, and future. Psalm 103:2-3a (ESV) says, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who...
Jesus Gives Us Freedom To Be Thankful

Jesus Gives Us Freedom To Be Thankful

by | Sep 17, 2021 | Christian Living

Have you ever wondered what God’s will is for you? We are told to “give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” ‭‭1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:18‬ ‭(ESV)‬‬ Is this possible? Why is being thankful in ALL circumstances commanded? Why is...
Can You Experience Heaven Now

Can You Experience Heaven Now

by | Sep 10, 2021 | Christian Living

When you think of Heaven, what do you think of? A physical place in the sky? When we think of Heaven, we tend to think of it as a place we go to when we die. I’d like to propose to you that Heaven is also a spiritual dimension that you can experience here, right here,...
Good News If You Belong to Jesus

Good News If You Belong to Jesus

by | Aug 20, 2021 | Revival

This week I want to do something completely different. The topics we’ve discussed over the past several weeks have been heavy and may even leave you feeling a bit lost. What do we do with all this information? The Lord has been speaking to Brett and I. Today, I want...
What Happens in Salvation-still needs prayer

What Happens in Salvation-still needs prayer

by | Jul 16, 2021 | Christian Living

About a year ago I wrote a post called, Believe in Your Heart. In it I talked about the difference between head and heart knowledge of who Jesus is. We talked about ‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:9-10‬ ‭(ESV) “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in...
God Will Save the Children

God Will Save the Children

by | Jul 9, 2021 | Revival

I just finished watching this amazing program from Elijah Streams. I encourage you to watch the whole thing. It will be worth your time. I promise! In this particular episode Robin Bullock talks about Baal worship. He shows us how Baal worship has come to America and...
What Does True Freedom Look Like

What Does True Freedom Look Like

by | Jul 2, 2021 | Christian Living

Freedom!  “…Tell our enemies that they may take our lives, but they’ll never take… OUR FREEDOM!” – William Wallace in “Braveheart” “Let freedom ring!” – excerpt from “America: My Country ’Tis of Thee” “Free at last. Free at last. Thank God Almighty, we are...
Things I Love About King David

Things I Love About King David

by | Jun 25, 2021 | Christian Living

We have talked about some of King David’s faults. Today I want to focus on what I admire about David. David is known to be “a man after God’s own heart.” When we look at the life of David, we can see over and over again how much David loves God.  I Love How We See...
Who is the Rightful King?

Who is the Rightful King?

by | Jun 18, 2021 | Christian Living

We have been studying the spiritual oppression of fear, anxiety, depression, and lust. Today we are going to take a turn and look at a time when there were 2 kings in Israel.  Honestly, there were two different times there claimed to be 2 kings in Israel. Both...
Revival is Here

Revival is Here

by | Apr 30, 2021 | Revival

For the past year I have been saying I believe revival is on its way. I have said I believed God told me 2021 was going to be the Year of the Harvest. I am excited to announce the harvesting has begun! The Beginning Revival has broken out in Round Rock, TX. In June of...
A Day in the Life of a Worshipper

A Day in the Life of a Worshipper

by | Apr 23, 2021 | Christian Living

Think for a moment what it means when I say worship. What are you doing? How do you feel? Where are you? I once would have said that worship is a time during a church service when the worship leader is playing music. It’s a time when I feel close to God. Did you know...
An Interesting Weekend

An Interesting Weekend

by | Apr 16, 2021 | Stories

Last weekend Brett was the Best Man in his college roomate’s wedding. We traveled six hours up to Lubbock, TX to attend this exciting event. This was going to be a great weekend! The kids and I were going to hang out with some friends we met in our young married group...
Unity in the Body of Christ

Unity in the Body of Christ

by | Apr 9, 2021 | Christian Living

The world has been talking about unity lately. If you have watched anything Joe Biden has said since Inauguration Day, you have heard him claim he is going to bring unity to the United States. Of course the world’s definition of unity means, “Everyone, think like I...
You Are A New Creation

You Are A New Creation

by | Mar 26, 2021 | Christian Living

Over the past several weeks we have been looking at the correlation between our blood and salvation. We’ve talked about how blood must travel through the correct pathways, and how we must remain on the path that leads to life. We talked about how red blood cells are...
Red Blood Cells and Salvation, the Link

Red Blood Cells and Salvation, the Link

by | Mar 12, 2021 | Christian Living

Last week we talked about the connection between blood traveling in vessels, which are like paths leading to different parts of the body, and  Jesus being the only path to salvation. This week we are going to take a look at a component of blood. We are going to...
See the Kingdom of Heaven

See the Kingdom of Heaven

by | Feb 26, 2021 | Christian Living

Did you know there’s a realm called the Kingdom of Heaven or the Kingdom of God? This Kingdom is all around you? How do I know this? How can I be certain? You may say, “Brett, I can’t see this Kingdom, this spiritual realm, that you say is all around me.” Perhaps...
“Walking in a Winter Wonderland”

“Walking in a Winter Wonderland”

by | Feb 19, 2021 | Stories

Today as I write this it is Wednesday, February 17, 2021. We have had a week of insane weather here in Round Rock, Texas. We are living through things I have only seen on tv. I grew up in the desert. Although we lived at 5,000 feet above sea level, we only...
A New City, No Job, Still God Provided

A New City, No Job, Still God Provided

by | Feb 12, 2021 | Stories

Last week I told you a story of how God’s plans for my life and the plans I had didn’t align with each other. My plans were comfortable, but they didn’t allow me to grow in the way God wanted me to grow. While God’s plans seemed scary at the time, they were the best...
My Plan VS. God’s Plan

My Plan VS. God’s Plan

by | Feb 5, 2021 | Stories

When I was younger, I thought I had my whole life planned. I thought I would marry a guy who also grew up in the same city I grew up in, we would have our children there, and be happy staying right where I had always lived. That life would have been good. It would...
Need More Love, Knowledge, and Discernment?

Need More Love, Knowledge, and Discernment?

by | Jan 29, 2021 | Christian Living

People are curious. When people find out you are a Christian, they start to wonder what being a Christian really means. They watch you. They watch to see how you react to stressful situations. Do they see you swearing and losing your temper when things don’t go your...
God Still Keeps His Promises

God Still Keeps His Promises

by | Jan 22, 2021 | Christian Living

God always keeps his promises. Last week we learned that although it took many, many years, God did eventually give Abraham and Sarah their promised son Isaac.  Part of the promise God gives Abraham is the land. God promises the land to Abraham and his...
God Always Keeps His Promises

God Always Keeps His Promises

by | Jan 15, 2021 | Christian Living

God always keeps his promises. We see time and time again when God makes a promise to his people. In his timing he fulfills his promise. Just because we are in the year 2021 does not mean that God has stopped fulfilling the promises he has made to you, to his church,...
Journey Into Prayer and Visions

Journey Into Prayer and Visions

by | Jan 8, 2021 | Prayer

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be Solomon in the story recorded in 2 Chronicles 1 (or 1 Kings 3)? He had just been given the keys to the kingdom, having taken over from his father David, the “man after God’s own heart.” Now Solomon was ruler over all...
Why Reading Your Bible is Important

Why Reading Your Bible is Important

by | Jan 3, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 12/18/20 Is it important to read your Bible? How can we understand what we are reading? How can we be sure we are interpreting the Bible correctly? Should we just leave the teaching of the Bible to preachers or priests?  These questions and more...
It Takes One

It Takes One

by | Jan 3, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 12/11/20 It takes one. It takes one person, filled with the power of the Holy Spirit to change the course of human history. It takes one person who says, “Yes.” Someone must say, “Yes, I will be the one to stand in the gap. I will proclaim the truth...
How Can We Know What Is Truth?

How Can We Know What Is Truth?

by | Jan 3, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 12/4/20 I believe there are certain things that all people are looking for. God put a desire in all of us to seek out and know the truth.  We can even see evidence in this in other world religions. Poets, political leaders, and even men who...
Dealing With The Noise of This World

Dealing With The Noise of This World

by | Jan 3, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 11/20/20 The world is a loud place to live. It seems to only be getting louder and more volatile as time progresses. I sometimes find it difficult to tune out the noise that isn’t from God. Sometimes it becomes difficult to decipher truth from lies....
How Great is the Father’s Love

How Great is the Father’s Love

by | Jan 3, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 11/13/20 God loves me! No, really, God loves me more than I can ever imagine. From time to time in life I get the privilege of seeing a glimpse of just how much he loves me.  A few years ago my husband and I were in Denton, TX. We decided to go...
Live a Life Abiding in Jesus

Live a Life Abiding in Jesus

by | Jan 3, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 10/30/20 One of my favorite books in the Bible is John. I have been studying John 13-16 for a Bible study I am writing. This past week I have been pondering John 15:7-9 (ESV) “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and...
Be Joyful in Trials? Why Trials Are Important

Be Joyful in Trials? Why Trials Are Important

by | Jan 3, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 10/23/20 About six years ago my family and I were living in Dublin, Ireland. We met a friend who is a sculptor while living there. I asked my friend if she would come over and teach my kids how to sculpt clay. I always look for ways to make our...
Conquering the Dragon of Fear

Conquering the Dragon of Fear

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts, Spiritual Warfare

Originally posted 8/27/20 As parents we do the best we can to protect our children. Unfortunately, sometimes we make a choice that has a lasting negative effect on them. Last October my family and I wanted to watch a movie. Brett found a movie he thought would be...
Who Are The Harvesters

Who Are The Harvesters

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 8/21/20 Who are the Harvesters? I have been studying Matthew in my personal time with God. The other day I was in Matthew 9, and something stuck out to me once again. Matthew 9:37-38 (ESV) says, “Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is...
God’s Perception

God’s Perception

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 8/14/20 “Perception is reality.” Have you heard this phrase before? If so, have you wondered whose perception? When I had just turned 20, I had an internship at a large oil refinery in South Texas. One late afternoon after working hard, I was sitting...
Bully Problems? God Answers

Bully Problems? God Answers

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 8/7/20 When we start to look to God for direction and give him our whole life, we will face opposition. We will have people come into our life whose only goal seems to be to tell us how great they are and how weak we are. They may even have examples...
School is Here, No Time to Fear

School is Here, No Time to Fear

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 7/31/20 Today we started our 9th year of homeschooling. I love the beginning of the year because everyone is fresh and excited to learn new things. Well, everyone except my son. He would rather spend his days riding bikes, playing video games, or...
Ingredients to Becoming a Fruitful Christian

Ingredients to Becoming a Fruitful Christian

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 7/24/20 There was an apple orchard not far from where I grew up. Each fall the local grocery stores would carry Dixon apples from the orchard. Some people even drove to the orchard to help pick apples and bring them home. Dixon apples were some of...
Rejoice Always

Rejoice Always

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 7/17/20 I have been pondering Philippians 4:4 (ESV), “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” As Christians we have the privilege of being able to rejoice in any and all circumstances. You may be asking, “How can I rejoice when there...
When Your “Goliath” Meets the Holy Spirit

When Your “Goliath” Meets the Holy Spirit

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 7/10/20 We read amazing stories of things that only God could do all throughout the Bible. When you think of powerful people in the Bible, who do you think of? Perhaps you think of Samson, who had supernatural strength, David, who defeated Goliath,...
Revival is Coming

Revival is Coming

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 6/19/20 There have been numerous revivals in the past, many of which happened on American soil. These revivals have always been characterized by massive groups of people coming to the saving grace of Jesus. From the Great Awakening that happened in...
Prayer Changes Things

Prayer Changes Things

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 6/12/20 Prayer changes things. This is a statement I often hear. We say we believe it, but do we really? In the past my actions would say I don’t fully believe that statement. I often find myself talking to my husband or friends and family about my...
Walk According to the Spirit

Walk According to the Spirit

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts, Spiritual Warfare

Originally posted 6/5/20 This past Sunday was Pentecost Sunday. I have been looking forward to that day for awhile now. Since Covid-19 became the topic of almost every conversation, social distancing became a thing, shelter in place became the way we could flatten the...
You Are God’s Child

You Are God’s Child

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 5/29/20 God loves us so much that he calls us his children.  1 John 3:1 (NLT) says, “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we...
We Are Family

We Are Family

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 5/15/20 What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? According to the dictionary, family is defined as: any group of persons closely related by blood, as parents, children, uncles, aunts, and cousins. While that definition may be technically...
Believe in Your Heart

Believe in Your Heart

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 5/8/20 How do I get to Heaven? What do I have to do to get into Heaven? These questions are asked everyday by people all over the world. All world religions have an answer to these questions. All religions have one thing in common: they answer these...
Do You Trust Me?

Do You Trust Me?

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 5/1/20 This week has been hard. We are all sick and tired of being at home. We all long to hang out with our friends and family again. My girls just want to go hang out at a store and look at clothes and toys for fun. My son asks almost everyday when...
The Good Shepherd Part 2

The Good Shepherd Part 2

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 4/24/20 For the next two days everyone in town was talking about the fight. They all had heard stories about the ancient people fighting to redeem things, but no one had ever seen this in person. The children all finished their chores, the mothers...
The Good Shepherd Part 1

The Good Shepherd Part 1

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 4/17/20 Long ago sheep and wolves were friends. The sheep and wolves lived together and played together. The shepherds loved laying against a tree, watching the animals play with each other. The wolves and sheep would play games like tag, and hide...
Forsaken…or Not???

Forsaken…or Not???

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 4/10/20 Today is Good Friday. It’s a day that is one of the most important days in human history. We call it “good” because it is the day that our Savior, Jesus, died on the cross and took our sins upon himself. It was the day that we could now be...
Freedom

Freedom

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 4/3/20 “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭3:17‬ ‭ESV‬‬ This verse has been on my mind for several months. Specifically the end, “…where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is...
God says, “I’m Making All Things New.”

God says, “I’m Making All Things New.”

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 3/27/20 God loves to wake me up between 4:30 and 5am! To be honest, I don’t love waking up that early, but since it happens frequently, I decided to take advantage of it and pray. One morning this week I was awake at 5am praying for my extended...
Peace in the Storm

Peace in the Storm

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 3/20/20 Brett and I went to the store the other day. We needed a few items to get us through the week. You know, the normals: meat, milk, toilet paper; just things we use everyday. I heard that there was a toilet paper shortage, and that people were...
Rejection Leads to What? Part 2

Rejection Leads to What? Part 2

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 3/13/20 Last week I told you a story about how rejection turned to insecurity, and insecurity turned into pride in my life. This week I want to show you how two different guys in the Bible dealt with rejection. The first guy allowed the root of...
Rejection Leads to What? Part 1

Rejection Leads to What? Part 1

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 3/6/20 At some point we are all faced with the sting of rejection. Rejection may come from a friend on the playground who doesn’t want to be our friend any longer, or it could be a parent walking out of our life, never to be seen again. Rejection is...
Praying Using the Bible

Praying Using the Bible

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 2/28/20 Using the Bible when we pray is a great way to supercharge your prayer life. There are three ways I like to use the Bible when praying. First, I will find a verse that applies to my situation.  Secondly, I love to use a passage of...
Struggles Don’t Define You

Struggles Don’t Define You

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 2/21/20 Last summer as I was sitting on my front porch, spending some time with God, he showed me something I had never thought about before. In John 16:33, Jesus is talking to his disciples and says this, “I have said these things to you, that in me...
Love Changed Her

Love Changed Her

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 2/14/20 They all rejected her. Everyone she ever loved turned their back on her. She thought they loved her, but she was wrong. She thought they would be there for her always, but when things got tough they ran the other way. She was such a lonely...
Where Does Revival Start

Where Does Revival Start

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 2/5/20 Revival. When you hear that word, what comes to mind? Once upon a time I thought of events like The Great Awakening that happened in the mid 1700s. This is a time when many people gave their lives to Jesus because of the work of evangelists....
You Are Amazing!

You Are Amazing!

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 1/31/20 You are made perfect. The moment you say ‘yes’ to Jesus becoming your savior, every sin – past, present, and future – are erased. It’s as if you never have sinned and never will sin. In Psalm 103 there is a list of the benefits of...
You Are Worthy

You Are Worthy

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 1/24/20 Imagine this scene: A young couple is walking down the beach at sunset. The air is a perfect 75 degrees. The sea breeze is making its way through the young girl’s hair, causing that perfect wind blown look. Right as the sun appears to be...
I Fell Off A Curb

I Fell Off A Curb

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 1/7/20 This past Monday I was in downtown Austin, near the university at a Starbucks with a group of friends. They decided to sit outside, and being that I tend to be cold natured I decided to go to the car and get my coat. I asked Brett for the keys...
A Lot Can Happen in a Year

A Lot Can Happen in a Year

by | Jan 2, 2021 | 2020 Posts

Originally posted 1/10/20 One year. 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, or 525,600 minutes. We all have the same amount of time during this year. I could remind you that time is precious, and encourage you to not waste a single minute. However, that is not what this post...
Welcome to 2021! The Year of the Harvest!

Welcome to 2021! The Year of the Harvest!

by | Jan 1, 2021 | Revival

Welcome to 2021! I know that I have grown in my walk with Jesus over the past year. I look forward to growing even more this year! At the end of each year I ask God what the word for the next year is.  A Look Back In 2020 this is what I felt God said, “2020 is...
Your Inheritance as Followers of Jesus

Your Inheritance as Followers of Jesus

by | Jan 16, 2026 | Uncategorized

We are going to discuss what it means to be an heir with Christ.  “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we...