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11/06/2025

"Now I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it." Matthew 16: 18
God will always have a church! Abundant life is in Jesus! John 10: 10 No earthly power can separate us from God!

The Kingdom of God is within the saved Christian. Not of this earth. We cannot use politics to win souls to Jesus. He is above the earthly realm and in the spiritual kingdom. We love our neighbors by witnessing the truth of God's infallible Word, winning them to Jesus the... Savior, Christ, Emmanuel, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Redeemer, Bread of Life, Healer, Wonderful Counselor, Everlasting God, Prince of Peace, Alpha/Omega, Lamb of God, Good Shepherd.

I love history, especially history of The Church. Reading again about Martin Luther and studying my Bible this morning. ...
10/31/2025

I love history, especially history of The Church. Reading again about Martin Luther and studying my Bible this morning. This scripture explained it all for him and for us..."For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God— not because of works, lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2: 8-9

I choose today to celebrate October 31, 1517. Thank you Martin Luther for this, the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, which is still ongoing...pointing people to this from Luther's 95 theses👇

10/02/2025

Jesus says..."Come, follow Me." Matthew 16
God has a plan that is bigger than you or I could ever imagine and better than our own dreams and ambitions could achieve. Have you surrendered your dreams to Christ?

Automatic negative thoughts - (ANTs) - have a way of sticking to your subconscious. It’s OK and normal to have negative ...
09/20/2025

Automatic negative thoughts - (ANTs) - have a way of sticking to your subconscious. It’s OK and normal to have negative thoughts from time to time. But if you lean too hard into them or do too much negative self-talk, it can become easier to believe the negativity that’s piling up in your head. Over time, your physical, mental and emotional health can start to decline as a result.

First remember, you are beautifully and wonderfully made. You have a purpose. God loves you!

Psychologists link negative thinking to:

Depression
Anxiety
Constant worry
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Treatment that works is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Train your brain to stop ANT and switch to positive thoughts along with changing your thoughts to something else. Try these proven steps:

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/turn-around-negative-thinking?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=cc+tweets

09/15/2025

How do you show your children God's love? By always pursuing patience, gentleness, grace, and steadfastness in our daily lives, we are showing our children who God is through our actions. Don't miss any opportunity to point them back to Christ.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkn...
09/05/2025

When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12

Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.Isaiah 26:4
08/26/2025

Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock.
Isaiah 26:4

As our children go back to school, please take time to pray for them. The start of this year will be different and chall...
08/20/2025

As our children go back to school, please take time to pray for them. The start of this year will be different and challenging for each one. God has given us the blessing of knowledge and learning...only He can fill their minds with the knowledge required to fulfill His calling on their lives.

BACK TO SCHOOL PRAYER
Dear Lord,
We praise you for creating us with a mind to learn and the gift of knowledge.
As our children start a new school year,
I pray that you will keep them in your care.
Send your Spirit to open their minds
to all that is true and beautiful and good.
Help them to see the gifts and talents
you have given them and to use them well.
Help them to grow in knowledge and wisdom.
Help them to be kind to others
and lead others to be kind to them.
Give their educators patience and understanding and help them teach what is just and true.
Send your angels to guide and guard our children and to keep them from all harm.
Open their young hearts to your presence
and enfold them in your peace and protection.
Hold them in the palm of your hand
and bring them home safely at day's end.
In Jesus name, Amen.

08/14/2025


Finding joy in everyday situations is a key to happiness and a way to embrace the humor in life. It’s all about having the ability to laugh at yourself and finding the silver lining in any situation.

Laughing at yourself can improve your self-esteem, reduce stress, and enhance your relationships by showing that you are comfortable with your imperfections. It helps you cope with life's challenges and fosters a positive outlook on your experiences.

My mom taught me to laugh at myself by doing the same. In hard times and everyday situations. The other day, I was making Scots shortbread, one of our favorites and thinking of her and grandma Marshall. I've made it many times. Easy recipe, memorized by now, but apparently my mind was on other things when I mixed it up. It's flour and butter mixed then add sugar. Mix and pat into round cake or pie pan. Well, when I took it out of the oven it presented more like hard biscuit. I could hear my mom saying to me..."Kay Ann, what in the world are you making?!" I had a good laugh!😄 (I forgot the sugar.) So after a good laugh and shaking my head, I paid attention and mixed up a correct batch.

08/12/2025


Child anger quiz...

Are there moments when your child yells at you in public, hits their sibling, or throws things across the room in frustration? You’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. Studies show that it’s normal for children to experience outbursts from time to time, which is part of their developmental journey.

That said, a child’s anger can sometimes become so intense that it begins to affect their daily life, relationships, and school performance. When aggressive behavior in kids becomes frequent and disruptive, it may signal something deeper than just a phase you can simply “wait out” as a parent.

Some outbursts may be early signs of behavioral problems that call for intervention and tailored child anger management strategies.

**Take this quiz to see if your child’s anger is out of control:

1. Is your child getting into trouble at school or at risk of being suspended or expelled due to anger, aggression, or fighting?

2. Is your child a danger to him/herself or to others?

3. Does your child get excluded from playdates and parties with other children because of problem behavior?

4. Do your child’s angry outbursts disrupt your home life and cause strife in the family?

5. Is your child too old to be having temper tantrums and meltdowns, but still having them?

6. Does your child feel guilty and frustrated because they can’t control their anger?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s likely that your child would benefit from an evaluation. This doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent, and you definitely aren’t alone.

In fact, anger issues are one of the most common reasons why parents take their children to see a child and adolescent psychiatrist. Seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Dr Daniel Amen, MD
Amen Clinics
1-877-266-8169

08/12/2025

When you know your child's frame of mind, your response to him or her becomes obvious. When he's lonely, he needs your company. When he's afraid, he needs the security of your embrace. Take the time to observe your children. If you tune in closely to what they say and do, the feelings behind their behavior will soon become apparent.

08/11/2025





What if boldness wasn’t about doing more — but about being more present, more whole, and more aligned with the life God dreamed for you?

Too many high-achieving people have learned how to survive. But bold living isn’t just survival with a smile — it’s a sacred surrender to God’s invitation to thrive. It’s the courage to choose joy again, to live with purpose, and to let your healed life become a light for others.

This isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence.
This isn’t about hustle — it’s about wholeness.

Jesus didn’t come so you could barely make it through each day.
He came so you could live abundantly — in peace, in purpose, and in power.

Live Boldly — Your Life Is a Message of Grace
Scripture: John 10:10 – “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

🌿 Reflection:
Bold living isn’t about being busy, flashy, or loud.
It’s about being deeply alive.
It’s living a life so aligned with God’s truth that it overflows with peace, joy, purpose, and freedom — no matter what season you're in.

To live boldly is to stop performing and start being.
It’s trusting that wholeness, rest, and abundance aren’t luxuries — they’re your birthright in Christ.
Not because of what you’ve done, but because of what Jesus already did.

The enemy wants you to settle — to shrink, strive, or simply survive.
But God calls you to live. Boldly. Bravely. Fully.

And your bold, healed, whole life?
It’s a message. A testimony. A light.
It gives others permission to believe there’s more for them, too.

🙏🏾 Prayer:
Jesus, I’m tired of merely surviving.
I want to live the full life You promised me — not just in eternity, but here and now.
Help me release guilt, fear, and hesitation so I can live boldly, freely, and faithfully.

✍🏾 Prompt:
What would change in your life if you stopped waiting for permission to live boldly?
Where have you been shrinking or holding back your joy, your voice, or your calling?

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