“THE MORE YOU HURT ME, THE LESS I CRY” Who would’ve have thought that getting hurt could be a good thing? It has for me! In fact, I use all the negatives that come my way – the failures, mistakes, bitterness, resentments, disappointments, aggravations, sadness, hurt, pain, sickness, feelings of loneliness and hopelessness – to …

THIS IS VERY HARD Being obedient to God is not easy, let me tell ya!!! He takes us on some complicated paths full of hurts, dilemmas, disappointments, frustrations, challenges, sadness, pain, and lots of suffering. Many times I’ve said to Him, ‘God, I don’t want to hear from you!’ I want to turn into the …

“I DON’T KNOW WHAT YOUR AGENDA IS”

Was a comment I got today! My response was, “Very simple: to be the best wife, mom, and person possible, all for God’s glory. Nothing more, nothing less.” And let me tell ya, that right there is the secret to living a successful life. With every decision seeking to please God, He loving guides us …

“MOMMY, WHY DID DADDY MAKE YOU CRY?”

That was the crucial question one of these beautiful daughters asked me years ago after I had an emotional breakdown in front of them when my husband fussed me out about my weight one Sunday I will never forget. That was my wake up call. Nik, are you going to let your daughters see you …

“I WANT TO JOIN YOU!!!”

I excitedly told a friend concerning fasting for Ramadan. That ONE decision has changed my life DRAMATICALLY, and I astonishingly see God’s hands ALL over it! As I was running out to an event at my kids’ school, the zipper on my dress popped open. Aye Carumba! I had to rush and quickly put together …

‘GOD, I’M VERY ANGRY RIGHT NOW!’

That was me running to Him for some alone time in a very upsetting morning. The crazy lady had come out in full force, and I needed some quiet minutes with Him. I opened up a book entitled ‘Goodness’ and there I amazingly found the perfect message from God: “Do not be overcome by evil, …

“YOU ALWAYS MOTIVATE ME AND BRING ME ANOTHER STEP CLOSER TO GOD…

…I’m very blessed by your inspirational word. I hope and pray that you reach out to many people like me.” This Facebook message from a young man touched my heart yesterday. And it’s my prayer as well to reach many more people with this GREAT NEWS that God is intimately involved in every moment of …

“GOING THROUGH HELL WITH A SMILE” (REPOST)

That’s me all the way! All the disappointments, frustrations, challenges, losses, defeats and anything else “negative” that may show up, you’re girl is turning them into CRUCIAL LESSONS THAT GOD HIMSELF WOULD HAVE ME TO LEARN. I’m going HIGHER with God! And I want you here with me; when life throws us lemons, we make …