From Frazzled to Fun

It is vitally important, especially in the times in which we live, for our children (and us!) to see models of faith-filled men and women through the ages who "inquired of the Lord" and did hard and counterintuitive things.

When a pacifist is called to a political act that could change the course of history, how will a man of honor respond?

Now in theatres is a chance for all of us to be inspired by the courageous actions of a God-loving man.

This is the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man who preached love while plotting the assassination of an evil tyrant.

With world-shattering stakes, Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin. begs the question, how far will you go to stand up for what’s right?

We have our tickets to see it tonight!

I hope you and your family will also be able to go.

May we all understand we are here for such a time as this, and God will use us to bring his Kingdom to Earth as we pray, listen and respond!

P.S. Have you signed up...

Our prayers for our country are being answered, hallelujah!  (Urgent prayer request for TOMORROW at the end of this post, by the way!)

Did you see patriots break out in "How Great Thou Art" after our President-Elect delivered his speech the night of the election? What a huge breakthrough for our country, and in turn for our families! Our prayers have turned the tide.

However, many young adults I have talked to in the last 4 years have been so disillusioned by the state of our country that they have said they are considering not having children.

We need to share hope with these young people -- great days are ahead for our country, and others!

God has blessed us with a leader who has vision to repair our country and the ability to execute a plan to get there.

Have you heard what's coming? Here are just a few sneak peeks...

Education:

Donald Trump announces his 10-point plan to rebuild America's school system, including

• bringing back prayer...

Have you voted yet?

I've been disheartened this critical election season to hear many Christians say they plan to sit this one out. 

“Get everyone you know, and everyone you don't know, drag them to register to vote,” Elon Musk said at an October 2024 Butler, PA Rally. “If they don’t, this will be the last election. That’s my prediction.” 

If you can't vote for someone, at least vote against another. 

A choice not to vote is a vote for the opposing side.

Can you imagine sitting this out and seeing your children grow up in a nation that continues to kill millions of more babies each year, allows men to compete against your daughters in women's sports, and whose churches have to go underground to gather for worship services?

What if you then had to admit to them that you didn't vote against it in the historical 2024 election, the election where everything hung in the balance?

No doubt,...

Posting today with a recommendation to listen to this interview, which could be a big help as you navigate your family's health journey.

You most likely will be shocked to hear what Dr. Ardis has to share.

Due to the number of people who have reached out to me regarding this interview from last week telling me they not only listened to it but also took notes on it, I feel the need to share it with you.

Here are just 5 of the takeaways:

1. Did you know you have been feeding nicotine to your family all your life and didn't know it?

It's in

• cauliflower
• celery
• eggplant
• green tomatoes

Nicotine is in God-given plants?

Yes, and every immune cell has nicotine receptors to turn them on. 

2. The nicotine in cigarettes is only addictive because of the pyrazine chemicals added to it...addictive because of added chemicals, not because of the nicotine itself. (Mind blown!)

3.This natural substance, nicotine, is proven and...

It's time to wake up and get into action! Those of us who love God must all work together for the sake of our children and our children's children.

And we can even do it through creative ways like hosting a party, mentioned later in this post.

We are in a battle to save the lives of babies, the reproductive future of our children, God's plan for marriage and the family, and America's freedoms.

Why would you not get involved right now in choosing government leaders?

• You are frustrated with the system?
• You are too overwhelmed with your own personal life and family?
• You are confused by all the mixed messages?
• You have a dislike for politics?
• You feel an aversion to a personality?
• You don't feel it will make a difference?
• You don't feel you have the time?

I encourage you to remember this: When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan. Prov. 29:2

We must push past obstacles that would keep us from engaging in Jesus' Name for...

Whoever wants the next generation the most will get them.

That is the message of the new movie The Forge, by the Kendrick Brothers, makers of War Room.

So many great takeaways about life choices, prayer, the difference investing time in another can make...

A powerful movie for families.

Showings begin on Friday, Aug. 23!

What would keep you and your family from going next weekend?

You can watch the trailer and purchase tickets here.

Chris and I had the chance to preview the movie last month.

We loved it and are purchasing tickets for our kids who would like to see it.

Enjoy! (And let's keep supporting makers of good movies!)

Inspired by one of my faves, natural healing teacher Barbara O'Neill, I for the first time started making lentils...and we love them!

This Instant Pot Lentil Soup is made with a leftover ham bone (or any ham you have), for a super easy, yummy, inexpensive and freezable weeknight meal! 

My family talks about how you can feel the nourishment in every bite. And others I have made it for have used the same word! The lentils bring a great source of protein, and, overall, it is just so nutritious.

Now this is the kind of comfort food I love to serve!

Ingredients

• 3 T butter
• 2 onions, diced
• 4 ribs celery, diced
• 4 carrots, diced
• 2-4 garlic cloves, diced (If you don't have any, it's still good without it though)
• 2-4 jalapeno peppers (if you like it spicy)
• 1 ham bone or 6 oz. ham can be used (optional)
• 1 lb. dry lentils sorted through and rinsed
• 6 c. chicken stock/broth or veggie stock, water, or a mixture
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, to add more...

I know you are tired, but it's time for some W.O.W.!

The battle between darkness and light has never raged more blatantly in our day...the assassination attempt of a president, witches worldwide pacting to bind Trump with magical spells (tonight at 10:10 pm), and the "Woke-Lympics" (Even viewing the Olympics is not safe for your children anymore!), to name a few.

And it's likely to get worse, as there are rumblings of possible blackouts, coordinated terrorist cell uprisings, another assassination attempt, another virus, and food supply disruptions as the dark side is desperate to throw everything out in one last attempt to hijack our God-given freedoms and this Land of Liberty.

As I sought the Lord on what to send out to you today, the above painting by Kristine Monaghan came to mind. 

In the midst of the storm all around us, we must keep our eyes on Jesus, trust in Him, walk forward and encourage our families to...

What we saw in the 2024 Summer Olympics Opening Ceremonies was not okay...

Blasphemous.

Obscene.

A mockery.

Demonic.

Parents can't feel confident to sit down and watch the Olympics with their children anymore?

We've got to stand up against this. 

I'm grateful that Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano submitted a powerful public statement, full of strength and truth. 

Also beautifully written, harpist and young mama Heidi Hernandez posted this statement on Facebook.

What can you do?

1. Click here to message Congress

After you do that, it will take you to

2. A page to file a complaint with the FCC

And, most of all, pray.

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." (Eph. 6:12)

We are living in times that will be talked about for generations.

I've been saying for 4 years that the based-on-true-story movie that will be made of these times we are living in could be the best of all time....

The lies

The betrayal

The treason

The magnitude of impact

The stakes

If we were blind to it before, the event that happened Saturday evening July 13, 2024, showed the evil that threatens our very Republic, which impacts all of our lives. 

My challenge to you: How do you want your kids to remember how you got through this time?

Someone who...

...prayed?

....did not fear?

...believed what the Bible says about God's power in and through us?

This is a time for us to pray more and worship more.

 "For our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. (Eph. 6:12)

In the enemy's desperation with all the...