- Hard Confessions
My husband I started Refresh My Soul Ministries because we looked around and saw all the weary saints. We wanted to help and help them come back to refreshment that can only truly come from the Lord. Great concept right? We knew for certain that the Lord laid this heavy burden on our hearts for a reason so we stepped out in faith and started this ministry.
God has brought along some dear life
- Power of the Ten Commandments
Today was a really rough day with the girls. They were not wanting to get along at all in the morning. It figures because I was trying to host a conference. This has been going on for about a week or so now and deeply grieves my heart. I have been praying for a breakthrough and today we got one! Praise God.
I was making them just sit with me while I was working out on the treadmill. They had to
- Random Frustrations
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- A Sweet Blog by a Sweet Friend
Hey y'all I just wanted to point out a wonderful blog. I just love Shelley. I know we would be hanging out all the time if we lived near by one another. In fact we don't even share the same country but I feel like we are sisters. We have never met in real life yet but one day I hope this will change. I think she is the sweetest, most humble, authentic blogger I have ever met.Go over and check her
- Siesta Meet up and So Long Insecurity
so I just have to post about my So Long Insecurity weekend. Beth really brought it. Teaching through Ephesians 4. Really good stuff. I mean the stuff that you need to hear but sometimes don't want to. Love how she just brings the word. That is it. Love that because it is the Word that transforms.Travis Cottrell and praise team lead worship and boy do they always bring it! Just love them anytime I
- Marriage Monday - Prayer in Marriage
I have to tell you that prayer saved our marriage. When I married my husband I was a believer but severely immature and malnourished. On the outside we looked the same but I had the Holy Spirit in me and he did not. How do I know this? In our sin I was miserable but he was not. That does not make a good pair and started us out on a rocky place. It is only by God's grace and prayer that our
- Marriage Monday - Everyday is Valentine's Day
In all seriousness I think Valentine's Day is a wicked holiday that is used to raise expectations too high. If we are honest with ourselves we do really want a prince who will sweep us off our feet and come to our rescue, white horse and all. Cinderella ruined us for this. But she did not have to do much work. We were made with that hole in us that desires this, however, the place we get tripped
- Yikes, Is It Possible to Walk In the Spirit at Walmart?
So today we were really having to be creative in food choices. Things that were against us were being snowed in for several days, waiting to get paid, and lack of convenience. We were really scraping the bottom of everything so grocery shopping was a must! We decided to get out and do it as a family today since it was still icy on our hills I really preferred my man driving us.I checked out my
- Bounce
Just had to post something funny today. This is the girls favorite video now. Jonas Brothers and Demi L being silly. Sometimes we just need to be silly.
- Blogger Spam and Other Random Things
So I haven't had much to write lately. God is really doing a great work in me and my heart. It is more of a quiet thing at this moment. Which is fine because this is certainly a stage that usually promotes more growth than a busier season yet I feel somewhat bad not writing anything. However, I would much rather not write anything that lacks substance than the things that have real meaning. We
- A Follow Up Letter to Mr. Jonas
Here is my previous letter.Dear Mr. Jonas,Oh I was devastated when you did indeed sell out to the common worldview of the media and relationships. I wrote you a letter earlierthanking you for not selling out but I was premature in my writing.Your show would be as equally viewed if you chose not to kiss someone.I know you are just acting but there are tons of little girls lookingup to you. You are
- Out of the Mouth of Babes
H-"Mom, whenever I meet a friend I ask them if they know God."Me-"Well that is good H, what do you do if they say they don't know God?"H-"I tell them about God and Jesus."Me-"Well, that is a great thing honey. Did you ask our friends we met at the zoo if they knew God?"H-"No."Me-"Well, why not them?"H-"Because you and D were already talking to their moms about God so I know they knew God already.
- Dealing with Pain
When joy embraces pain contentment comes. A quiet surrender the world cannot understand.This lesson can only be learned in the classroom of life. God does not change. God is good. He never leaves or forsakes us. God is what sustains us. When the world looks at the joy contained in the face of pain it cannot understand because it is not a natural thing. It is that of a supernatural power that
- A Snake on a Pole and Jesus
"Jesus said, "This voice was for your benefit, not mine. Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. But I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to myself." He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die."~John 12:30-33Right before these verses above, Jesus is talking about His end and said to the Father, "Father,
- Halloween
I love the fall. It is probably my favorite season. Yet there is one part of the season I dread. That is Halloween. Though I believe most participate in innocent fun, there is still a connection that this day has with evil. It is a very real evil that many of us fail to remember exists.For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the
- God Confides in Me?
Then the LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do?~Genesis 18:17Ponder that question? God came from Heaven with two other men to personally visit Abraham.The purpose of this visit in the earlier verses was so that they could deliver the news that Abraham and Sarah were to have the child God promised this time next year.What a personal God we serve! First He didn't have to
- Walk It Out
As Christians we have the power of Christ living in us. His Spirit full of all the same power that God used to raise Christ from the dead lives in our bodies. That overwhelms me. God's goodness in that is just too much for me to wrap my brain around. It is too much. Too amazing. But I accept it.With the Spirit of God living in us we need to learn to walk in Him. That means completely surrendering
- A Letter to Satan - Inspired by Believing God
Satan,I must inform you that you are no longer welcome on my promise land. You had taken back possession of it for way to long now. It is my fault, I didn't guard it well enough and let you sneak in bit by bit.Yes, you did scheme well, I got wrapped up in those lies and my mind ran away with those false things you spoke to me. Old companions came back. Bitterness, doubt, mediocrity, depression,
- Healing and Suffering
In the business of healing there is no prescribed method. God is not our genie God who grants us our three wishes and poof they happen. God is our Healer. He is the one who heals us. Do not get me wrong, I do believe that. I do believe in miracles. Like I said in my last post, He has worked so many in my life I cannot even keep count any longer. I just hope that I have journaled them so I do not
- Exposed
Today I was exposed. I was exposed of something I despise. My weakness. It is not like I try to hide it so much, I am open about it if I am asked about it. I just like to live like it really does not exist. Like it is not really there.If we are all honest with ourselves I suppose many of us live that way. There is a thing in our lives that we do not want to be known for. Something we are not
- The Thorn
Sometimes God allows things to come into our life that are beyond our understanding. Sometimes these things are things that we would not chose. These things though serve a greater purpose. They are allowed to bring us closer to Him. "Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by
- Transparency
If you get a chance I want you to read this blog. post.Prayers are appreciated and show some love if you can. This is a pastor that I deeply respect. He is my former pastor. He has always taught transparency and grace. I am thankful for him and what God did in our family while at his church.Ministry can be so hard. You live in a fish bowl anyway. People judge you often. People misjudge your heart
- A Neat Ministry in Chattanooga for Working Women
Scenic City Woman's Ministry is a great ministry in Chattanooga. It's main focus is to women in the workplace. The ministry provides encouragement through Bible studies in the workplace, prayer walks in our city, monthly luncheons, and various events. Go check them out here.I was honored to be asked to write an article for their newsletter this month. It is a testimony of mine about being lost in
- Thank You Mr. Jonas
Dear Mr. Jonas,I just wanted to thank you for being different among your peers. I know that you all take pride in wearing purity rings even though the world criticizes you for it. I know that must be tough in Hollywood these days. Standing strong and being a true good example is harder than ever these days.With that said I want to thank you for not selling out on your new Disney TV show Jonas. In
- Why I LOVE Dance - SYTYCD - Melissa and Ade
This is such a great piece! If you have ever suffered with any type of serious illness or have a friend who has you can relate. Melissa plays a woman with breast cancer while Ade is a friend trying to come alongside and help her in this struggle. It is just beautiful.
Tony is a Systems and Operations Manager ( for a local University). He is the technical mind, by God's gifting, behind this website design. He has his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and MBA. Tony came to know Jesus in 1999 after living a life for several years of serving Him but realizing he didn't really know the One he was serving. He prayed to receive Christ and his life has changed ever since. Tony is a Bible teacher and leader in the Christian community. Tony enjoys gaming and web design.