My Testimony and Journey of Discovery

Christ is our shelter in the storm. If we rest in him. We rest easy.

I’ve been quiet lately, because I’ve been busy so very busy. I’m slowly getting the pottery side of my business up and running but I’ve also been booked for some narration and illustration jobs! Did I mention I’m also fundraising for a Never Quit Retreat/Reunion in Kentucky! Big things happening. Big plans have been set in motion and now it’s time to do the work. Currently thankful for the…

“Your calendar is Pagan.”

The other day, a Facebook friend reposted this, and it made me think. What is “my” calendar? I live in the United States, I am a Christian, and it’s the Christmas season. So I wonder if this is claiming that Christian calendars are really pagan. And because I’m me, I started researching this. 

And this is what I found… 

First, I wondered what exactly is the…

Anxiety Stunts Your Growth

This was my first attempt at mixed-media art made from colored pencils and yarn.

I battle with anxiety and created this to remind myself that I can either run from my fears or take charge of my life and have courage. I can either grow or I can let anxiety stunt my growth.

I started it in 2017 and it stayed on my wall as a daily reminder. It was the first of many encouraging pieces I hung on my…

Know What I Thank God For Today?

Last night’s fireworks were pretty awesome. Until our neighbors set off a firework that resembled the sound of a C-Ram defense system. And to my shame and embarrassment, I almost hit the deck; throwing out my neck and back in the process. I hate that my body reacts that way, but I am thankful for the coping skills, support from my husband, and the weighted blanket, that got me through the night.

As usual, I came across a meme that both educated and encouraged me. Who knew good things could come from Facebook-Land, right?

The meme was posted by a page I follow called Rantings of a Beautiful mind and the link to the meme can be accessed here: https://www.facebook.com/219935611470410/posts/1572545442876080?s=599287672&sfns=mo

And, wow! I love this so much! Especially because for me,…

3 Eyed Fish Review

I honestly can’t remember the last time I ate at the 3 Eyed Fish, so I don’t remember what the quality was like. Especially considering it was a restaurant at the Pasco Airport. I don’t remember complaining about their food, but I do remember their service was known to be on the slower side. Granted, it’s because their food is made-to-order.

However, in an airport/convenience setting, I’m…

We’re All Born Stars

We’re all born stars.

As in, brightly burning and filled with ambition and life. I believe each baby is born with an inner radiance of pureness and innocence. And it’s that wholesomeness that makes them so appealing. The pureness of joy and love. A world of innocence that is unfortunately shattered by the cruel reality of humanity.

Because after many years of shining bright, we all grow up;…

Urban Term

Definition: Being in a strategic state of mind

Written by Amber Lia and Wendy Speak

Quote: “Moms don’t have to be perfect we just need to yield to being perfected in Christ.”

I listened to this book through audible.com. I was not given this book in exchange for a  review. 

This book was recommended to me by Mirror Ministries, an organization that helps restore local victims…

Your bible? Or your search engine?

I asked myself this question and it led me to wonder how God could move in my life if I searched the Bible for information before Google or Facebook.

I’ve been experimenting with Biblical Living and the promises that are within it. Most recently I’ve been trying to “ground” myself in Christ, so my current goal is to let God’s word be my primary search engine.

I…

My testimony is complex and hard to express. It can be very emotional for me and anyone who hears it. I have a mixture of emotions when I think on it, but mostly I feel triumphant, restored, and gloriously blessed.

The following video really condenses my Redemption Story via imagery quicker than I could tell it. And it was this video that finally pushed me to make a decision between God and my…

Life is going to hit you.

If you haven’t already been delivered a KO punch from life yet, give it time and you will.

I quickly learned that life truly doesn’t fight fair. And as a Christian, I can no longer avoid the fights. God has not called me (nor any of us) to sit idly by while the battle for souls rages on.

The Bible tells us that the war is victoriously won by God, but it doesn’t mean that…

Sometimes I feel so weak.

But then I remember that God gave me enough strength to walk, side by side with one of my attackers out of a hotel room, down to the lobby to call a cab, and hold it together long enough to get to the airport.

My biggest fear, the moment I realized what happened, was that they would panic and take my life.

I was 18 years old, had just graduated basic training and had…

I’ve been getting complimented a lot lately. Do you know what they’re saying?

“You’re a ray of sunshine.”

“It was a pleasure interacting with you.”

“I’m so glad I met you.”

“You’ve been a blessing to me.”

And it makes my heart happy and fuels my ride on Cloud 9.

But my cloud took a lot of work. I had to dust it off, repair it and now I have to maintain it.

Cloud 9 represents my positive attitude,…

Someone once asked me if I’d ever tried being a part of something when I didn’t agree with their “association”?

I was quick to answer no, but now I remember that I have successfully been in a group when I didn’t support the overall message or negative image. I found peace in my decisions because I had my own views and reasons for wanting to be a member of these groups.

An example from my teenage…

Today sucks. So I decided to take a page from an inspirational author I love (Utter iImPerfections) and decided to write about my troubles.

Days like today, give me massive ADD. I can’t focus on one thing. My mind is racing and when that happens I start having epiphanies. And then I’m compelled to write my thoughts and feelings down.

I’m struggling right now because I used to be a writer. It was…

Look at all that beautiful red! 😃

I took this picture while in Montana. Everything that morning was going wrong. I was hangry and was having a hard time keeping things in perspective. So I took some time for myself to stomp it out. (AKA: walk angrily and pray for inner peace) lol

I took a break to get away from the kids to breath and calm down so that I could reset my mood and have a better day.