Stories & Updates
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!
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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.
The Promise Reinforced
I was told I’d be in a new place by Christmas… but as the days ticked down, I had no sale, no plan, and nowhere to move. What happened next was nothing short of miraculous. Read the story behind the promise and the provision.
One Year of God’s Faithfulness
We are celebrating everything the Lord has done in and through our first year of ministry! Check out this week’s blog to see how God is at work!
Finishing Well
This is my story of learning to trust God through seasons of waiting, loss, and unexpected change. From eight years of singleness to selling my home and losing my job, I’ve seen His hand guiding me in ways I never could have imagined. Through it all, He has proven patient, kind, and faithful—showing me that peace doesn’t come from knowing the outcome, but from knowing Him.
Have You Read Your Bible?
Have you read your Bible lately? Need a reminder about why it’s such an incredible book? Read this week’s post to discover more about one of God’s sweetest gifts to us!
The Spiritual Realm
What is the spiritual realm? How does God use it and how can we navigate it?
The Next Step
After a season of shaking, prayer, and fasting, I found myself hearing God’s voice in an unexpected place—the beach. What began as rest became revelation. Through obedience, repentance, and healing, God turned stillness into purpose and silence into words that would shape my journey.
My Spiritual Earthquake
🌍💔 When God shakes your world, it’s not to destroy you—it’s to rebuild you.
In this powerful story, one believer shares her spiritual earthquake—a season of brokenness, honesty, and renewal that revealed three unshakable truths:
✨ God is good.
✨ God is faithful.
✨ God is trustworthy.
If your faith feels like it’s crumbling, this testimony will remind you that even in the rubble, God is working. 🕊️
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Invitations
We are often invited into more moments than we could ever begin to imagine, what happens when we accept God’s constant invitation?
Find out by reading this week’s blog!
Reflecting On The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Explore some of my reflections on the assasination of Charlie Kirk.
Encountering the Supernatural
✨ “It was a normal day… until it wasn’t. I was invited to pray at a deliverance session, not knowing I would witness — and experience — freedom like never before. Demons were cast out, hearts were healed, and I walked away forever changed. The supernatural is real. The light of Christ truly sets captives free.” ✨
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Finding Freedom In Slavery To Christ
What does it really mean to be free in Christ? What does it mean for our lives today? What are we freed from? What are we freed for? Discover all of this and more by reading this week’s blog!
A Constant Pivot
From Cape Town to Malawi, Kenya, and beyond, this journey was full of beauty, hardship, unexpected pivots, and God’s unmistakable hand at work. What began as a mission to encourage and deliver care packages to missionaries across Africa quickly collided with a world in crisis—the onset of a global pandemic. Yet even in canceled flights, last-minute changes, and feelings of failure, God’s provision and timing became undeniably clear.
A Light on a Hilltop
✨ “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.” (Matthew 5:14)
Not long ago, I visited families serving as missionaries in North Africa—places where being known as a Christian can be dangerous. What I witnessed changed me: children growing up on mission, parents fasting and praying weekly for their nation, and small gatherings where communion became a lifeline of faith.
Their courage reminded me that no matter the darkness, God’s light shines through His people. 🌍✝️
👉 Discover their stories, and see how you can be part of encouraging and supporting missionaries today.
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