"The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." -Genesis 2:15 For better or worse, fall is definitely here now. Even though September is not my favorite month, it has been an eventful month for sure. With the Trump and Harris debate, ABC whistleblower, second... Continue Reading →
Lower 48 Road Trip: Ohio and Pennsylvania
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." -Galatians 6:9 When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Lord raises up a standard against him (Isaiah 59:19). Have you been "flooded by trouble" before? Has the Lord raised... Continue Reading →
Lower 48 Road Trip: South Dakota, North Dakota & Minnesota
"A city set on a hill cannot be hid." -Matthew 5:14 What a week it's been! Life is definitely getting interesting in the United States of America. With Joe Biden stepping out of the presidential race and Kamala Harris being promoted, it's obvious that we are indeed in unusual times. I expect 2024 to get... Continue Reading →
Episode 15: Postpartum Pain to Peace
"But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me..." -2 Timothy 4:17 Happy New Year Overcomers! I hope 2024 has started off in the right direction for you. If you are a mom or you know a mom, then this new episode is for you! We often assume that new moms are just tired, but... Continue Reading →
Episode 8: Rejection to Identity
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." -Proverbs 9:10 Friends, I'm sure you've felt the pain of rejection at some point in your life: You're not invited to a friend's birthday party, you didn't make the team, your family ignores you or you feel out of place... Continue Reading →
Episode 4: Ashes to Beauty
"To give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness..." -Isaiah 61:3 Happy New Year Overcomers! I hope you're dominating your goals so far this month! In Episode 4, my sister-in-law, Cori Ellis, shares her story publicly for the first time ever. Grab your... Continue Reading →
Episode 3: Fear to Freedom
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control." -2 Timothy 1:7 I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! My latest podcast episode features Alesia Arand, who is a fitness and mindset coach with BODi (which is formerly Beachbody). She shares how she faced her fears and... Continue Reading →
Sleep Through the Storm
"A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion." -Mark 4:37-38 We are living in tumultuous days. Whether you live in the United States or another country, you may find yourself facing lockdowns, mandatory vaccines or other... Continue Reading →
The Darkest Valley
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." -Psalm 23:4 What a wild week it's been for the United States of America! I'm not sure if any of us really knew how this week would transpire. What is normally a very uneventful and routine meeting... Continue Reading →
Unshakeable
"Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever." -Psalm 125:1 Everything seems to be shaking right now. With the worldwide pandemic and the tumultuous U.S. election events ongoing, it seems like no part of our lives have been spared from the uncertainty of constant quaking. It... Continue Reading →