Every few months, I will make it a point to take a break from attending my home church, RLC. Everyone there knows that I am always running around doing so much, and it’s extremely rare or not even existent that I am able to sit, be still, and get through a whole service to beContinue reading “Addicted to Jesus”
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God Knew…
Robert & Gloria will be married for 57 years in June. And while many people often say phrases like “God put them together” or “they were created for one another,” their story truly exemplifies how God already knew what He was doing when bringing them together. Robert and Gloria both had been engaged to marryContinue reading “God Knew…”
One More Week…
We are ONE WEEK away from our royal wedding of the year!!! They are royal because they are a son and daughter of the Almighty King! đź‘‘ I have so many emotions, I’m extremely sensitive, and extremely irritable all at the same time lol! But I want to share a story… A couple of weeksContinue reading “One More Week…”
Gratitude
There’s no special “happy children’s day” today…just a very grateful mom who stayed up late reflecting on my life. I was thinking of how much I prayed for my kids throughout the years. I was thinking about how I was told I couldn’t have children and how hurt and betrayed I felt by my DadContinue reading “Gratitude”
Train Up a Child
Sunday afternoon, my son, Brandon, sent me this clip. At first I told him that I totally agreed with Pastor Sammy; and then he reminded me that I did this to him back during the early pandemic when he was in his senior year and not doing well with his grades. I told him heContinue reading “Train Up a Child”
One More Cup of Coffee
Oh how I wish that I could hearMy mother’s voice, so loud and clear. Mijo, can you make me one more cup of coffee,Please put some sugar and some cream,So when I go to bed, I’ll soon begin to dream.And Son, I often wonder why,In my dreams, I often cry of times that have goneContinue reading “One More Cup of Coffee”
Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
September is Alpocia Awareness Month, so I am sharing this story from a beautiful friend of mine, Bethany Castañeda. Bethany and her family were there for me and my own family during a time when we needed a lot of spiritual support, and we have become closer within those years. When I first read herContinue reading “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”
Lasagna
Throughout many years, maybe since high school, I have always made a lasagna dish that I have received so many compliments. Most recently, several friends and family have asked for the recipe, so I have decided to include it in a new section of my blog – Joy in Food! I hope are able toContinue reading “Lasagna”
It Takes A Village
This month, I am sharing my personal experience in sharing a message (sermon) at church on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. I’ve given a message before, but it has always been my personal story and how I went from a prodigal daughter to a Warrior for Christ. When Pastor asked me to prepare for a message,Continue reading “It Takes A Village”
February…
I haven’t made a lot of time to write this month. So much has been happening. And even though February is already a shorter month, it just seems to have gone by so fast. This month, I was struck with COVID once again. I can only assume it was the newer omicron variant because itContinue reading “February…”
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