I’m not a fan of canoes due to their small size and lack of stability. Have you ever been in a canoe or rowboat when someone is moving around too much, threatening to capsize you both, and all you can do is hang on for dear life while yelling, “ STOP MOVING AROUND !”? Yep, that’s me, while this '70s song chorus by The Hues Corporation plays in my head: Rock the boat Don’t rock the boat, baby Rock the boat Don’t tip the boat over Rock the boat Don’t rock the boat, baby Rock th

My front yard tree was struck by lightning For my “Beauty for Ashes” art series, I chose to cut the fabric pieces with straight, sharp points for emphasis—representing the ashes of darkness, despair, and grief. While thinking about my next design, I envisioned fabric pieces with rounded, flowing corners, as if they were moving with the Holy Spirit. That meant I would have to trim my pieces into new shapes. I could spend an entire day just cutting. That’s when the phrase “like

Let me start by saying this blog post is not meant to debate whether or not Christians should participate in Halloween. This is simply my...

I wasn’t raised in a Christian home. I lived with an abusive, adulterous, alcoholic father. I grew up resentful, feeling robbed of a...

At my first church, the pastor I was serving under, in my opinion, was not leading according to 1 Timothy 3:1–7 . After months of...

Last week, I shared a word with the Young Adults: Acceleration. God will use this generation like no other before. My spirit was...

Suicide prevention is an important issue that requires awareness, empathy, and proactive support. We are changing the stigma of mental...

Sometimes, no matter how hard we pray, things don’t turn out the way we had hoped. Years ago, my former pastor’s sister was diagnosed...

During last week's Zoom meeting with our art group, our mentor shared a powerful word: “He who has the burden, has the calling.” I had to...

Recently, I was at the annual Southwest Believers Conference when the Lord gave me: "Step up." Was God giving me another baseball...

Bound by gravity, the caterpillar inches her way toward food and shelter. The time draws near— she is summoned to sleep. Does she know a...

Whether you’re navigating life’s wild pitches, standing in the batter’s box of adversity, or just trying to keep your footing between second and third, this blog serves as a reminder that faith isn’t just about surviving—it’s about playing with purpose. With relatable stories, scriptural encouragement, and the occasional “WOOOO!!” of joy, this space offers both inspiration and a spiritual game plan to help you live boldly with God calling the plays.