Stories & Updates
Blessed Are the Unoffended
A young mom reflects on loneliness, faith, and God’s work in the wilderness. A vulnerable story of learning to trust the Lord when seasons don’t look as expected.
Embracing Manasseh
“God has made me forget all my hardship.” — Genesis 41:51
Manasseh House was born from obedience and built for healing.
Our newest blog, Embracing Manasseh, tells the story of land redemption, restoration, and God’s invitation to steward what belongs to Him.
Training for Gold
What the Olympics teach us about faith, discipline, and joy. A reflection on spiritual training, perseverance, and focusing on Jesus.
When God Told Me To Burn A Suitcase
I've spent years learning to hear from God — and years repenting of the mindset that said I had earned the right to. On a missionary trip to South Africa, everything I had been trained for collided with something I didn't see coming: a demonic curse placed on a suitcase, a fire that shocked even a guy who grew up around fires, and photos that moved an entire prayer community halfway around the world to tears. I didn't go looking for a spiritual warfare encounter. I went looking for obedience. This is what happened — and what God confirmed every step of the way.
When God Asks for Our Yes | Raising The Next Generation Through Everyday Yeses
Have you ever felt God calling you to do something that made no sense? This is the story of how we moved across the country on faith alone—and discovered what surrender really looks like.
He Makes the Nations Submit
The Nations of the earth will eventually submit to Christ, the question is, will we as individuals do the same before the nations?
Listening for the Right Voice
When life pulls us in a thousand directions and we don’t know where to go, who are we listening to? What voice cuts through the noise?
Learning to Trust God in the Midst of Fear
When fear feels overwhelming and surrender seems impossible, God invites us deeper into trust. Through vulnerability, prayer, and surrender, I learned that true peace comes not from control, but from trusting the One who holds every outcome in His hands.
The Sleep War
From sleepless nights and strange attacks to powerful revelations of God’s authority, this story unfolds a deep lesson in spiritual warfare and obedience. What began as physical weakness became a journey of supernatural strength, prayer, and the discovery that when we are weak, God is strong — and He always wins.
Anointing the Land
Join me on a spiritual battle of cleansing, prayer, and redemption as demonic forces are exposed and God’s power restores peace. From battling dark spirits to redeeming land marked by past sin, this story reveals how obedience and prayer can shift atmospheres and bring divine transformation.
Customs, Suitcases, Timetables, and Power
What began as an ordinary trip to Africa turned into a powerful testimony of God’s protection and timing. From missed flights to supernatural intervention, experience how faith carried me through chaos, exhaustion, and a spiritual encounter that revealed God’s presence every step of the journey.
A Word for the Year: Listening to God as We Step Forward Together
Listening for a word from God at the start of a new year is more than a trend; it is a personal invitation to notice how He is loving, leading, and transforming us over time. In this new blog at Umbwella’s Stand, “A Word for the Year: Listening to God as We Step Forward Together,” I share how God has used simple words—like “Holy Spirit”—to anchor my prayers, shape my days, and remind me that I am both deeply seen and part of something bigger He is doing in and through His people. From birthday gifts of quiet companionship to New Year’s whispers that become year-long themes, this practice has become a gentle way to listen, surrender control, and join God in what He is already doing—without striving to understand every detail. As you step into a new year, this reflection will invite you to set aside a few quiet moments, ask the Lord if there is a word He wants to speak over your year, and hold whatever He gives you with open hands—less as a resolution to achieve and more as a holy conversation to revisit as He writes the story.
When Christmas Isn’t Perfect: Finding Contentment in Christ
This Christmas, are you feeling the pressure to make everything just right—the decorations, the gifts, the smiles for the family photo? You’re not alone. In the hustle for a “perfect” holiday, it’s easy to lose sight of the One who holds perfect peace. In our latest reflection, “When Christmas Isn’t Perfect: Finding Contentment in Christ,” discover how true joy and contentment don’t come from flawless plans or picture-perfect moments—but from resting in Jesus Himself. If the season feels heavy or your heart feels weary, this message will gently remind you that Christ’s love is enough—right where you are, just as you are. 🎄
A Reformed Control Freak
I used to be a control freak—and I don’t say that lightly. Control felt like survival. Trust felt impossible. But God gently, relentlessly led me into a life where control was no longer an option… and it changed everything.
In this post, I share how the Lord invited me into radical dependence—walking me step by step into obedience, preparation, and ultimately a two-month assignment in Africa I never could have planned or funded on my own. I write about surrender, provision, aging, grief, faith, and what it looks like to be truly free at 60 in a way I never was at 26.
If you’re holding tightly to your plans, your security, or your sense of control—or if you’re wondering whether God still has a future for you—I’d love for you to read my story.
This is an invitation to trust the One who is in control… and to discover the joy on the other side of surrender.
A New Season
When God asks you to leave without a map, what happens next? Follow this true story of a woman who packs her car, says yes to a last‑minute detour, joins a 21‑day fast, and discovers that God not only provides every need but turns her into a blessing wherever she goes. If you’ve ever wondered whether God really sees you, this faith‑filled journey through Indiana, West Virginia, Ohio, and back to Florida will encourage you to trust His voice in the middle of uncertainty.
My Friend Forced to Flee
Pastor Cebo is in trouble! He and his young family have been driven out of their home and place of ministry. We have an incredible opportunity to step in and help restore him!
$30 Goes A Long Way This Giving Tuesday
Make an Impact through Pastor Cebo by participating in Giving Tuesday with Umbwella’s Stand!
Introducing Pastor Cebo
Meet Pastor Cebo of Foursquare All Nations Church in CapeTown South Africa, and hear his incredible story about how he came to faith.
Gratitude For The Struggle
I hadn’t planned to write a Thanksgiving post this year—until I felt the Holy Spirit nudge me. As I listened, I was reminded to be thankful for the struggle. For the seasons of hurt, pain, trauma, and grief that have shaped me far more deeply than any season of ease or happiness.