Shelley's Blog

Living in the visible world, we often make decisions based only on what we can see, which keeps us reactive and driven by circumstances. But when you understand that you are one with the Creator of the universe, you begin living from an entirely different foundation. Spiritual truth is defined by what the Word says about you, and from that vantage point, decisions are no longer made emotionally but spiritually. When the Holy Spirit resides within you, you are anchored in the

Repentance and confession help keep us walking on a godly path rather than giving in to fleshly desires. Our flesh is naturally sinful, which is why we desperately needed a Savior to restore us and lead us back to God. Even in our brokenness, we are deeply loved sinners; God knows us fully, loves us completely, and calls us to repent and turn away from our evil ways. Sin often works subtly, like a rip current, pulling us farther away little by little until we find ourselves i

I've heard this several times the last few weeks and I know the message is for me. Keep in mind, when you are praying to Almighty God, your're making a legal case in heaven. Prayer is way more sophisticated than we think. Prayer is attached to the "legal system of heaven' and the Word of God is admissible evidence. James 5:16 says: Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful an

Religion is an interesting word, often used to describe people in the church, yet I believe it is a traditional term that carries little real power. When we ask why we don’t consistently witness the power of God and the Holy Spirit through healing and miracles today, one reason may be that religion can become a counterfeit for the Kingdom of God—full of form but lacking power. Scripture tells us in Isaiah 53 that we are already healed, yet our own words often work against us

As 2025 came to a close, I found myself reflecting on another difficult personal year—one that has called me to keep my eyes fixed on the Lord and to guard my thoughts and actions from drifting into discouragement or distraction. The Lord has been teaching me to do everything as unto Him, and with that conviction, I am addressing a few remaining matters, choosing to step away from family chaos, and reaffirming that I choose Him over earthly possessions, money, or fame. Life i

Our thougths hold immense power and consequences. Unseen thoughts produce visible consequences, shaping our actions, influencing our emotions, and ultimately determing the course of our lives. Pay close attention to what you are thinking and what is being played across your movie screen of your mind. Isaiah 26:3. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trust in You.

JCU has one book, the Bible. The Bible is the roadmap for our lives, plus nourishment for our soul, spirit and mind. The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul. The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the Lord are right giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever. The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous.

It’s interesting and a bit unsettling that the acronym for the N ational A cademy T elevision A rts S ciences (NATAS) spells SATAN...

To love well is hard!

The 10 Blind Men and the Elephant: Found this essay from 2018 written by Michelle Higgs, and too powerful not to share. Each man is...

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Be careful what you sacrifice for your success! Be aware of hasty decisions and pray about everything! Don't allow others to push you...

The Bible tells us, God is the same always, He never plays it safe (Noah with the flood, King David with all the battles), God is always...

We must have the mindset and closeness to Jesus to stay connected to Him. A humble spirit is a very difficult process while living in...

I mentioned this sitting in the surgical waiting room at Methodist Hospital waiting for good news for Mia’s hand injury surgery. As...

G.K. Chesterton said, “There are two ways to get enough: One is to accumulate more and more, and the other is to desire less.” There is...

How do we show and say thank you during this Thanksgiving and Advent Season when walking out a horrible accident? We as followers of...

Below are statements I here often when bad things happen that really upset me….”God won’t give you more than you can handle” is untrue...