Is Life NOT a Bowl of Cherries?

Cherries are one of my favorite fruits.  I could literally eat this whole bowl in one sitting and need restraint to stop myself.  Are you a cherry lover like me?  If you are not, you might ask what is so wonderful about cherries?  Well, you can find two different types … tart or sweet. I […]

When it Seems Like God is Silent!

Are you currently in circumstances that are difficult, troubling and overwhelming and you have been praying for God to take them away but to no avail?  Day after day you cry out to God, and nothing seems to change.  How about “renewing your mind” to what God may be doing through you.  Give this a […]

The Importance of Prayer!

Is prayer part of your life or do you try to do life on your own?  I know for me I struggled for years with praying because I felt that no one took care of me when it was important, so I better take care of myself.  Yes, I threw a prayer out here or […]

Could You Benefit From Having a New Relationship?

Could you benefit from having a new relationship?  But not just any relationship … the ultimate relationship! Have you ever found yourself in the cycle of “why?”  You ruminate over your why questions only to feel like you are like a hamster on a spinning wheel.  “Where are you, Lord?  Why does this keep happening […]

IHOP: Is Your Church a Safe Place?

The church is to be a safe place.  It is to be a place where love, encouragement, fellowship, spiritual growth and healing is supposed to occur yet in many churches there is abuse at all levels.  What has been released about IHOP (The International House of Prayer) is completely disturbing and I pray these women […]

Don’t Let Depression Win!

Don’t let depression win in your life!  Probably one of the most common denominators amongst women who have gone through or are going through trauma is depression.  Whether it’s a divorce you are dealing with, abandonment issues or abuse, there is hope.  When we feel helpless, it pushes us into a state of hopelessness and […]

“Moving Forward” with a Fresh Start!

As you are “moving forward” in 2024 with a Fresh Start! have you taken some time to reflect over the past year?  Can you identify what you were blessed with, what could have gone better and what was a total disaster?  When we look over the past, we can then know what we need to […]

It’s a New Year!  What Does It Hold For You?

It’s a New Year!  Are you excited?  I don’t know about you, but I do enjoy “firsts”.  When I was younger, I always loved the first day of school or the first day of a new job and even the first day of the year.  It was a time to feel like you can have […]

We All Need a Shepherd!

Have you ever read Psalm 23 and realized how we are like sheep and what the shepherd does for his sheep, our Lord does for us. Take a listen to this message to understand the whole concept of shepherds and how they care for their sheep?  Then I will show you how your shepherd is […]

Healing From Trauma and Being Unsupported!

The pain one goes through as they are being healed from trauma can be enough.  Then to add not having the support of family and friends can compound the pain.  Sometimes it just adds fuel to the fire that is already burning out of control.  But don’t let that keep you from moving forward.  There […]