From Frazzled to Fun

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,...

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!)

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...

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...

This weekend is the release of Angel Studio's new movie Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot.

I encourage you to get your tickets now to go see it.

The movie is based on a true story about families from a rural church in East Texas who changed history by adopting 77 unwanted children from the foster care system.

This rural community demonstrated that with love and action, the battle for America's most vulnerable can be won.

It also shows the transformative power of community. 

My family and I have 10 tickets to see the movie this weekend. (Look for the "group discount" button to buy 5/get 5 free and go with friends!)

Could you take your family  this week?

By supporting Sound of Hope, you help raise awareness of the need in the foster care system and you help provide for the next culturally impacting movie to be made.

Did you hear? Taylor's album is out on all platforms!

Sit, listen and take in these anointed songs.

They will take you to new places with the Lord.

Download Together to your favorite platform today!

Mama, you hold so much together for your family.

I pray the Lord blesses you with a desire to persist in faith-filled and cheerful steadfastness, no matter the course, no matter the road, no matter the obstacles.

May He pour into you a fresh breath of endurance, strength and courage for such a time as this, eyes on the Forever Faithful One.

Amen and God bless you,

Brenna

P.S. If you are a foster or adoptive mom, I want to invite you to join the Truth Mom Tribe. It's a community for honest, free and fun foster and adoptive living. Click here to learn more.

P.S.S. Not a foster or adoptive mom? For Mother's Day, bless a foster/adoptive mom with the gift of Truth Mom Tribe, which includes resources and encouragement for every member of her family. 

Kudos to Baylor President Dr. Linda Livingstone for boldly speaking truth and sharing a powerful witness this week to the many in her realm of influence.

Linda, a dear friend of ours since the 1980's, is courageously working amidst the adversity of this dark world and all it's pressures to preserve the Christian mission of a major university (no small job, right?)

Lord, bless Linda Livingstone and all the others standing up each day for what is right and good so that our children might have the opportunity to walk in your Truth.

How can you take a stand for the Lord in your realm of influence? What is one change you could make this week, even if it is small?

[CLICK HERE] to listen to Dr. Livingstone's powerful 1 1/2 minute Easter greeting that was sent out to thousands upon thousands this week.

I pray this new song, written and recorded by Taylor Stull, will refresh your spirit and soul as you look to the Lord.  

(By the way, if your kids hear this song, you may be hearing them sing it the rest of the day! It seems to have that effect.) :)  

Taylor shares:   

"This little song is now spreading its wings & how I hope it soars!  

Psalm 24. 'Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts.'  

With every step, I come to the knowledge that anywhere with Jesus is safe.  

The more I let him cleanse me.

Purify me.

The more I experience him.  

Take me on the mountain.

Or take me to your riverside.

Mountain high.

Valley low.

Anywhere you want to go…..  

Just change me as we walk together.  

When I hear this song, I feel like I’m soaring high above the clouds.

Kissing the tops of streams & running through open...