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  • Jesus

    Psychics vs. Faith Healers: Sharing Perspectives

    September 14, 2026 / 0 Comments

    Background Info: After seeing a social media post that stated: “You don’t see faith healers working in hospitals for the same reason you don’t see psychics winning the lottery,” I wrote a comment in return (from my ministry page). I have shared my original comment below for transparency’s sake. I was then asked to defend my comment with scriptural references. That is where this blog post originated. The additional explanation was far too long to reply in a post, so I have opted to share it here. Many blessing for a beautiful and blessed day! Original post: “You don’t see faith healers working in hospitals for the same reason you…

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    Shannon

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    Are You Still Dead On Easter Sunday?

    April 4, 2021

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    Two-Minute Thoughts on Faith: They Carried Him

    February 27, 2023
  • Jesus

    Is Identity Ministry Bad?

    July 14, 2026 / 0 Comments

    I am working on a project right now about identity and the slides below are pulled from some of my recent writings. I feel that the messages they convey are powerful and very moving, but the more I’ve been working on this project, the more I can’t help but think about how identity ministry sometimes gets a bad reputation as being “self-focused.” And if done incorrectly, the critics are right… it can be. But here’s the thing we have to recognize before we condemn it entirely: Christian culture is struggling right now because we learn so much about who God is, but many of us don’t truly know who we…

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    Friends, We Cannot Truly Minister To Each Other From Behind the Veil of Perfection.

    July 23, 2021

    Resting in Jesus in a “Save Face” Society

    November 13, 2020

    Testimony Tuesday with Shannon

    April 21, 2022
  • Recipes

    A “Box” Chocolate Cake That Steals The Show!

    January 17, 2026 / 0 Comments

    I love a good from-scratch recipe, but sometimes I just don’t have the time to do all the things when I bake. That’s why I need recipes in my book that are quick and easy, made for busy moms like me – and maybe you too? I can’t even remember where this recipe originated, but it steals the show at every single event we attend! It quickly becomes a workplace favorite, party favorite, and so much more! Whether you make it into cupcakes or a bundt cake, it never fails me and I know it won’t fail you either. So, enjoy!! PS: I tried to use this recipe during the…

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    Our Favorite French Toast Recipe!

    February 28, 2021

    Recipe: Ground Turkey Enchiladas

    January 31, 2021

    County Fair “Grand Champion” Peach Jelly Recipe

    August 10, 2021
  • Jesus

    When We Blame Ourselves For Feeling Disconnected From God

    September 8, 2025 / 0 Comments

    When we struggle to see or hear God, we often mistakenly search out a reason for the disconnect that is easily explainable by way of places we have fallen short and disappointed Him, leading to His distancing Himself from us. It’s because I did this…. I didn’t listen here… I made this mistake… It’s because I don’t pray enough. I don’t go to church. I haven’t been reading my Bible. It’s because I still struggle to believe. I don’t have enough faith. I’m not a good Christian, or worse… I’m not like her. The list could go on and on… and it does, friend. But that doesn’t make it truth.…

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    A Time to Grow: Exit Gracefully & Carry On

    August 22, 2022

    Two-Minute Thoughts on Faith: Come Just As You Are, My Child

    April 18, 2023

    The Prophetic Destiny of Our Children

    August 1, 2022
  • Jesus

    10 Reasons We Limit a Limitless God: Absence of Testimony

    September 8, 2025 / 0 Comments

    “Come and listen and I’ll tell you what he did for me.” Psalm 66:16 TPT Testimony is one of our most powerful – and often underutilized – tools in the Kingdom-building toolbox. Why? Because testimony… Where testimony lives, the Spirit of God moves. But in order to understand this a bit more, I want to invite you into a deeper dive. Let’s unpack the power of testimony one concept at a time. By the end, I think you’ll understand what I mean when I say testimony is one of the most powerful ways that we can reach out and grab hold of the Kingdom of Heaven – and then invite…

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    “If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.” Jeremiah 29:13 NLT

    September 14, 2022

    Two-Minute Thoughts on Faith: The Armor That Holds Us Back

    February 28, 2023

    Coffee With Jesus: A Collection of Moments with My Heavenly Father

    May 5, 2021
  • Jesus

    I Spent 5 Years Outside the Walls of Church: Here’s What I Learned

    September 6, 2025 / 0 Comments

    The Holy Spirit took me on a journey several years back, spending time with Him – in worship and growth – outside the walls of any specific building or space. What I learned in that experience was nothing short of invaluable. The truth is, I wouldn’t be who I am today in my calling or my walk without that very intentional season and it led me to straight to this message that has been sitting on my heart ever since. So, I invite you, today, to go on a walk of reflection with me and, as you do, pray over these words and see if the Holy Spirit speaks to…

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    Can You Trust God With It? The Short Answer: Yes, Absolutely!

    January 3, 2023

    Reflection: An Important Part of the Healing Journey

    November 4, 2023

    In This Difficult Season, Pray Tirelessly Over Your Thoughts, Your Words, and Your Heart. Proverbs 4:23

    April 12, 2020
  • Jesus

    10 Reasons We Limit a Limitless God: Comfort & Familiarity

    August 4, 2025 / 0 Comments

    (This post is part of a 10-part series that will be released weekly. Each post will cover one of the 10 most common reasons we limit a limitless God.) What caused you to read a post like this? What caused you to seek truth and revelation beyond what you have been taught or experienced before? What, or who, made you hunger for more? Why have you decided, today, to dip your toes into the world of outside-the-box God chasing? If you unpack the answers to those four questions seven layers deep, you may come up with a theory that seems logical and easy to explain. It is human nature, after…

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    Family Devotional Ideas: The Power of the Holy Spirit & Anointing Your Home With Oil

    November 5, 2022

    Book Review: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst

    January 4, 2021

    Two-Minute Thoughts: Shaking Courage

    April 13, 2022
  • Jesus

    What is Religion vs. Relationship and Why Is It Important to Know the Difference?

    August 3, 2025 / 0 Comments

    When God sent His Son into the world, the gifts of mercy and grace that He poured out in that moment were simply unimaginable. We will talk all things grace and mercy (the difference between the two and what it all means) a bit more in a future post, but today, I wanted to focus the spotlight on this one question: What is religion vs. relationship and why is it important to know the difference? Let’s start with the first part: What is religion vs. relationship? We use these words a lot, but how often do we pause to really unpack them or study their impact on our personal walk…

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    Book Review: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget by Lysa Terkeurst

    January 4, 2021

    Two-Minute Thoughts: Shaking Courage

    April 13, 2022

    Ditch The Hamster Wheel of “Perfection” and Step Into Your Best Life With Jesus!

    April 21, 2021
  • Jesus

    “The Least of These” & Throwing Stones at Jesus

    February 11, 2025 / 0 Comments

    We’ve been on a “Cherished & Challenged” roll for two years, so why stop now, right? I love you, ladies, from the bottom of my heart. And I love your heart and passion for Jesus. It’s truly beautiful and so awe inspiring. But, (yes, there’s a but in today’s post…) some of you girls be throwing stones like you’re a modern-day David waging war against Goliath. You see or hear something that you don’t agree with and your righteous anger roars. You are practically begging God to call you into battle. Bless Goliath’s heart, you got this. You’re ready to tell this person exactly what needs to be done and…

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    I Spent 5 Years Outside the Walls of Church: Here’s What I Learned

    September 6, 2025

    2022 New Year’s Resolution: Simply Put… More Jesus!

    December 31, 2021

    He Grieves: When Your Spouse is Spiritually Shaken By Loss

    March 17, 2021
  • Books

    Book Review: God Chasers by Tommy Tenney

    January 31, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Our January (2025) “Book of the Month” was God Chasers by Tommy Tenney. This book, first published in 1998, fabulously pushes way (waaaaaayyy) outside the boundaries of the “comfortable” and politically correct posture of many churches these days, urging its readers to explore the intimacy and more that God offers when we choose to lay down our programs, control, expectations, and boxes in order to fully seek His heart with reckless abandon. Make no mistake, this book is very bold in its approach. If you are easily offended, you may feel quite challenged as you read through the author’s unapologetic approach to hard (and often taboo) truths. Tenney is unafraid…

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    December 10, 2022

    How To Make Farmhouse Stamped Books Without Stamps!

    May 2, 2021
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Welcome! My name is Shannon and my little blog spans many topics because I love to share anything that may help a friend! You’ll find info on our travels, homeschooling tricks and adventures, upcycling projects and inspirational moments with Jesus.  Grab some hot tea, curl up with a blanket, and enjoy!  I hope you find love, acceptance, inspiration, and support here!  From one hot mess mama to another, you’re beautifully and wonderfully made! Jesus loves you!!

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