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"If you feel like you are in a narcissistic, toxic, abusive, manipulative, controlling, deceiptful, or coercive relationship that is not bringing God glory, your staying in that relationship is not bringing God glory either. A fruitful relationship is consistently honoring God, yourself, and others." 

Hear me explain in this podcast episode: I already have it cued up (at 2:56)... Just Press Play.

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Speaking of that, I had a new comment this morning I want to speak to really quick.

There was a woman that just basically said on one of my posts that she has not been able to get free from her situation, and she has decided that that's the cross that Jesus wants her to bear.

I want to speak against that.

As a believer in Jesus Christ, I believe in the finished work of the cross.

If you look at Hebrews, I think chapters 8, 9, and 10, and also in Galatians chapter 3... if you really read what Jesus did at the cross for us; He died and paid the price...

I had NO idea this was a systematic problem in the body of Christ at the time I posted my YouTube video (originally a private Facebook live) and this sassy reel. All I knew was I was finding my voice a little at a time and had the vision that I could possibly start telling bits and pieces of my story using these silly humorous reels.

When this reel went viral, I gained over 2000 followers within a few weeks as well as many private messages  from wives sharing similar stories with me.  Suddenly my voice became theirs. 

My husband told me for years that I couldn't leave.

He was wrong.

Watch my "Let's Talk About My Divorce" YouTube Video to hear my raw story as I told it three days before our divorce was final.

I had no idea my telling this would help so many others who are experiencing the same feelings of being "trapped" in what is supposed to be a "Christian Marriage".

Wow! This reel one hit 1,060,000 views with over 7000 Likes and 333 Savesl! #relatable

My look at...

IT'S RAINING: The true story of one family's trial and how God communicated with them

The Book Synopsis

Rachelle's life would never be the same. The accident had left her husband physically paralyzed and mentally compromised. Her role as a wife, homeschooling mother, and entrepreneur was buried under her new role as a full-time caregiver and sole manager of their whole household and lives. After a close family friend, and personal injury lawyer, had convinced her to file the lawsuit; she maintained hope that somehow, someday, there could be some significant financial relief.  Never did she imagine how her faith, strength, and endurance would be tested and proven as the corporate defendants refused to accept any responsibility, pushed back, and played unfairly.

This is her powerful true story of their family's journey through a seven-year personal injury lawsuit and how applying their faith helped them navigate, endure, and even grow through the process of waiting. It...

My response about The Man Who Showed Men What It Means To Protect The Ones You Love.

I have written five letters, and my commentary, below:

Jada,

You should feel like the most protected, valued, treasured, and honored woman at this moment.

You are not defined by your beauty, but your beauty does define you as you radiate from your entire being. Your eyes and smile sparkle and give us a glimpse into your soul as you give pieces of yourself away to the projects and missions you are accomplishing.

Thank you for the work you have done, and are doing, for the daughters, women, and communities of people we all touch.

♥

Will,

Thank you for standing up! Thank you for not letting that moment get lost, that moment when your natural tendency to laugh hit your heart and you realized something wasn’t right. You had seconds to react or respond, and I believe you chose the braver route – to respond.

It wasn’t the time or place perhaps, others may say, but you...

The Domino’s Effect

Telling the Story with My Commentary

Because it has been a habit of ours, for almost fifteen years now, to set aside a predetermined percentage of our income into our “benevolence” checking account, I no longer think it is difficult to financially bless someone with everyday needs or minor emergencies. It truly is amazing to see how my small, spontaneous, generosity can make such a HUGE impact in another person’s life and ultimately, and hopefully, in the Kingdom of God.

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My teen daughter, Kara, and I had decided our Saturday afternoon together would consist of watching a tv series, playing on our phones, ordering pizza, and eating junk food.

I was all set to feed my rest, and indulge in laziness, when our doorbell rang for the pizza being delivered. My daughter had handled all the details on the app, including the tip, and she jumped up to answer the door.

Looking back, I wonder if the Holy Spirit was nudging me to also go to...

• Decide on a Title for Your Account
  i.e. “Family Name Benevolence”
  
  
• Open a Free Checking Account with Your Custom Account Title
  (Local Credit Union or Online Options)
  
  
• Order Debit Cards with Customized Name on the Card for “Benevolence” (one per person authorized to spend from the account)
  
  
• With the Bank, Configure Debit Cards & Checking Account Accordingly
  (i.e. pull from a savings account if funds are too low for a spontaneous transaction.)
  
  
• Order Custom Checks for that Account
  
  
• Decide Monthly Deposit Amount
  (Set Amount or % of Income. Aim to grow it.)
  
  
• Set up the way to automatically incorporate this as part of your monthly budget work & planning
  (logistics – online transfers, automatic deposits, reminders, etc.) 

• Decide your “Rules” for the account.
  Our initial rules were simple:

100% of the money put into this account is God’s, and we can only use it on other people to bless them, not on ourselves.

Once the money is...

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I'm glad you are here! (Direct links to listen to the full episodes at the bottom of this post.) 

 

 

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 Wives. Do you feel honored, valued, respected, and cherished?

Or, do you feel trapped, isolated, degraded, and belittled?

It took me YEARS to struggle and wrestle with the Scriptures when it came to whether or not I could have boundaries (inside and outside of our home) with my husband.

Did the Word apply to my marriage in the same way we would use it towards non-believers, sinners, and other not-so-intimate relationships?

Turns out, the Lord showed me a few things, and He has been showing things to other wives in bondage as well.

Seems there is a wave of freedom happening among Christian wives of men who have decided to walk in sinful behaviors without repentance or remorse to the point of reconciliation, specifically during the time their wives are trying to...

Here is my video about this.

Here is the link to the article I saw that triggered my response. 

 Play & Share the episode from here. 

Concerned about jab side effects or even death? You should be.

Here is an outline of the "Issues" mentioned on this Podcast:

• Chest Pain, did not get 2nd shot
• Uncontrollable Itching, scratching to the bone, just had his booster
• G-ma DIED 4 days after 2nd shot
• Father In Law DIED Sudden Cardiac Arrest few weeks after
• 27 yo sister - heart testing for issues she did not have beforehand, is a Hospital Screener, has had covid 2x already, mandated required her to get vax to keep her job; regrets getting it but still not connecting dots
• G-pa in and out of hospital with heart problems and aneurysms
• Sister in Law's Mom had seizures, went into coma, came out of and in rehab
• Aunt in hospital with myocarditis
• Close Friend had first ever gall bladder attack within 48 hours after poke #2, has since had gallbladder removed, may have been unrelated
• G-ma had booster, started having Blood Pressure issues, can't keep normal without meds, no...

Is it "saving my son" to help him live ... or to allow him to die?

and,

Is my son "saved", meaning will he for sure go to Heaven?

I woke up this morning with this new thought about a chronic issue we have been walking through. I have decided to bring this to light, asking for your prayers and insight, as I do not want to continue walking this journey alone (alone allows room for these thoughts and feelings to linger: unsure, unconfident, fearful, wishy-washy).

Whatever our decisions are, I know that I need to be making them, and standing in them, in faith (full assurance of what I hope for) and not be double minded or wishy washy. There should be no confusion. (Hebrews 11, James 1)

Yesterday, we had around our 47th monthly appointment with my son's nephrologist and his team (nutritionist, nurse, social worker). This is after about at least 36 monthly appointments (and plenty of hospitalization stays) with his previous nephrology team.

He has been dealing with FSGS (nephrotic...