Does God Use Speed Bumps?

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I’ve always been a bit annoyed when driving through a community with speed bumps. Anyone with me?

Well, one day as I was slowly crossing over one of these somewhat despised speed bumps, I got to thinking about our life journey with God. We all want to enjoy the journey, right? But do we consider that the detours, distractions and difficulties we face could simply be God’s speed bumps slowing us down?

The more I thought about this, the more I realized that this could absolutely be true.

Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

James 1:19 says, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.”

So when we experience detours, distractions, difficulties, and maybe even some speed bumps that slow us down, we can still be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer, and we should be thankful that God slows us down for reasons we may not see in the moment.

Looking back over some speed bumps I’ve experienced in my life, while I may not have fully welcomed them or thanked God for them at the time, I reflect back and see how He used them in mighty ways in my life, and today I am very thankful! Had I rushed over those speed bumps, I would have had a different outcome for sure!

How about you? Can you give testimony to some speed bumps you’ve encountered when God was slowing you down in order to bless you in some way, stop you from a big mistake, or protect from some harm? Leave a comment if you have something you’d like to share!

I Do Myfelsh

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When one of my children was very young, we often heard, “I do myfelsh!” This child was very independent and always wanted to do things themself, turning down our offer to assist.

This kind of got me thinking, as I’ve been reading some blog posts, listening to podcasts, and reading God’s word, how we all tend to want to do things ourself, feeling self-sufficient and oftentimes not seeking the help of those who have gone before us, and also not seeking God’s direction.

I especially was able to relate to Marji Steven’s blog post, which I put a link to here.

Then I remembered the old familiar Frank Sinatra song, I Did it My Way!


I got to thinking about Jesus’ words on the cross listed in John 19:20, reprinted here in the NIV from BibleGateway.com.

30 When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

So what exactly was finished? Something Jesus did himself, and not anything we could ever do by ourselves! He truly could say, “I did it Myself” or “I did it My way.”

Actually it was the Father’s way as Jesus was obedient to God the Father’s plan of salvation for anyone who would receive it.

Never, ever, ever could we pay the penalty due for our sins. Jesus paid it all. I think of one of the old hymns I’ve sung in church:

Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow.

If you have ever felt unworthy of the work Jesus did on the cross, trust me, you totally ARE! So am I.

BUT………….if we could be worthy, or if we could do anything to earn our salvation, then what Jesus did on the cross was worthless. ~ I ask you to think about that.

All we need to do is ACCEPT that Jesus PAID IT ALL, and we are welcomed into the family of God simply by repenting of our sins (one of which is rejecting what He did on the cross) and accepting and acknowledging that Jesus is LORD!

Will you do that today if you have never done this? Jesus loves you and accepts you just as you are. Yes, it’s true, really true, and you could never do it yourself!

Simply pray this prayer from your heart:

Thank you Lord Jesus for shedding Your blood on the cross in payment for my sins and for offering me the gift of eternal life with You.  I am truly sorry for and repent of my sins. I turn from them and open my heart and invite You into my life.  I commit to follow you the rest of my days.  By faith I receive the gift you provided for me, and I acknowledge You as my Lord and Savior.  Amen

CALLING HOME

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Just like Jesus would retreat to a quiet place and spend time in prayer with the Father, we can do the same. Luke 5:16 NIV says, “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”

I was reading a post from A Miracle Every Day, an app I have on my phone, and the writer was talking about how when we read God‘s word and spend time in prayer, it’s like “calling home.”

When we’ve been away and call home, hearing familiar voices is comforting and reassuring and we look forward to our return. 

Opening our Bibles and reading the Word, and spending time in prayer with God the Father, offering up praise and thanksgiving for all that Jesus did for us on the cross, thanking God for providing for our every need, we are actually “calling home.” This is because, when we know Jesus, Heaven is our eternal home, and one day we will be there with Him forever!

Do YOU know Jesus? If your answer is “no” or “I’m not sure”, check out this page on my blog. Be blessed my friend, and have a wonderful day!

LIFE IS A JOURNEY

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Thinking back on the journey I’ve been on ever since I committed my life to Jesus, I realize it has been almost 44 years since that day. I remember vividly walking forward in a crowd with my husband, Bruce, “putting our heads above the crowd” as he said, surrendering my life and myself to the Jesus I had always believed in but never knew personally in the way I began to know Him that day.

What an amazing journey it has been. Jesus has walked with me through many trials, many very hard life lessons, many losses, and also many gains. Jesus has been my all in all for all those years, and He has molded me more and more each day into His image and helped me to change into a better person.

Now don’t get me wrong. I’m not saved because I’m a good person or a better person or a changed person. I’m saved because of what Jesus did on the cross and because I made the decision to accept that, believe that, follow Him, and commit my life to Him, to commit my life to serving Him.


Jesus said in John 14:6 (ESV), I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

Three years and a knock on the head…

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There was a time in my life when I was searching for God‘s direction for which church he wanted my children and me to attend. I visited a church that friends of mine were attending, and I really loved it there, but it was farther from my home than the church I thought God would want me to go to, so I kept searching.

My heart kept drawing me to this particular church and it was only about 20-25 minutes from our home. It really wasn’t that far, but I still kept asking God to please show me where He wanted us to go, and my heart kept drawing me to that church.

This went on for about three years when finally one day I felt like I received a knock on my head saying “How long will it take for you to understand?” So I said to the Lord, “OK God, I got the message!! This is where you want my children and me to attend.” So we plugged in and continued to attend that church, because now it was settled in my heart and my mind that it was where God wanted us to be.

It was a wonderful church, and my children and I grew in our faith and in our walk with God. My children were involved in the youth group and the summer ministries, and it was just a wonderful place for us. God moved in mighty ways in our life as we attended, plugged in, served, and my children grew up.

So, if you’re struggling with knowing God‘s will for your life, keep at it and never give up, but realize he might just be knocking on your head showing you what was right in front of you but you were resistant to accept. Let him lead you into what he has for you and sit back and see how he moves and works in your life. You will be blessed!

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Have you heard of the Flashpoint Army?

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Today I want to post about a movement in the USA that I have been following since its inception several years ago. It is called Flashpoint.

This is a Christian movement whereby truth is told about current events taking place in our nation, the great USA. No fake news, no inflated misinformation, no lies or un-truths, just facts posed in light of the word of God, and in light of our US Constitution and the goals set forth by our Founding Fathers.

God’s word is truth and I personally base my life on it, and I hope you do too! If, however, you do not, keep an open mind and read on. I challenge you to check out the links I have posted.

Those of us who follow and support Flashpoint make up the Flashpoint Army! Shown below is the Watchman Decree we stand on as we work and pray toward the needed changes in our nation.

Here is the English Standard Version of 2 Corinthians 6:1-2: Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, “In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you. Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.”

Some people don’t believe we were founded as a Christian nation. If you struggle with whether or not this is true, check out the Biblical Civics Course offered through Patriot Academy. This course will enlighten those who are unsure about the facts relating to the founding of America.

If this information resonates with you, come join us in the Flashpoint Army and see what part you might play in this movement to save America and restore and retain our God-given rights to freedom.

Fish for Breakfast?

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Have you ever eaten fish for breakfast? I have been teased for some of the things I’ve eaten for breakfast, usually something left over from a previous meal. My husband used to think me crazy for some of the things I would eat in the morning for breakfast, and when I read this scripture where Jesus had fish cooking on the fire and told the disciples to bring some of the fish they caught and have breakfast, I felt justified. LOL

Here is what the scripture says in John 21: “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. It happened this way: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (also known as Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples were together. 3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. 5 He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered. 6 He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish. 7 Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. 8 The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards. 9 When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish. 14 This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.” NIV ~ Scripture accessed through BibleGateway.com

At that moment they knew for sure it was Jesus because of the miracle of so many fish, just like the last time he had performed this miracle for them, recorded in Luke 5: “4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.”NIV ~ Scripture accessed through BibleGateway.com

More than pointing out my feeling justified for sometimes eating leftover fish for breakfast, I want to remember the miracles Jesus performed for the disciples and how much they mean to us today. Jesus is still a miracle worker.

Do you need a miracle in your life, in your body, in your mind, in your finances? Seek Him!! Jesus is still a miracle worker today!

And by the way, have you ever eaten fish for breakfast?

Greater works!

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John 14:12 from six different versions of the Bible

ESV: Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works that these will he do because I am going to the Father.

NIV: Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.

NLT: I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.

NKJV: Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.

AMPC: I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and he will do even greater things than these, because I go to the Father.

TPT: I tell you this timeless truth: The person who follows me in faith, believing in me, will do the same mighty miracles that I do-even greater miracles than these because I go to be with my Father!

Wow! Jesus said those who believe in Him will do the same works He did, as well as doing even greater works. I find that very amazing, wonderful, encouraging and exciting. How about you? Have you put your faith in Jesus? If so, you can claim this promise from Him!