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This weekend was the first time I ventured away from my house since the storm. Everywhere I went I saw evidence of the hurricane. Until I got to this spot.

While I wait for the baptisms to begin I grabbed my bible. Somewhere along the line, I noted on some sticky notes. It’s so worth sharing.

A few weeks ago, there was a small step forward with something in my life that I had been talking to my counselor about, but I did not see it.

Bird Poop??? Saw this on my orange tree the other day. Thought it was bird poop. Today I noticed it was still there but bigger.

Recently, I went through an experience that left me grasping for answers. I could not make sense of anything surrounding the situation in my natural mind.

“From that day on…” Those are the most powerful words to me in this verse. Because we know the hardships David would face before the throne

“This morning as I was removing the seed from the black cherries, I basked in the Lord. I was thinking

When the Lord said division I thought I didn’t hear Him correctly, but He quickly took me to Hebrews 4:12:

I don’t know of too many people who enjoy tests of any type, but sometimes they are necessary to make sure we are adequately prepared

So a couple months ago my precious friend and I had a lovely front porch visit. I admired her fruit trees

I have been in the most difficult season of my life for what seems like one season after another.

It’s raining today. I’m grateful for the rain. It has the ability to reach areas of dry, hard ground at my house.

During this COVID-19 virus we have all experienced many upheavals and changes to our daily lives and routines. It’s made maneuvering life a challenge

In an effort to keep our children entertained in the midst of the quarantine, my husband and I planned a fire pit

Tracy experienced a big victory in his big life recently. He may be 5 years old but his life speaks loudly! Here is his story:

When I told the Lord, “YES I’m yours. Use me, send me, I’ll do whatever you tell me to do” I knew it was not always going to be an easy road.

As I was mopping today, I began to meditate on a scripture. I only intended to hit the high spots and then realized it would be a good time for a deep clean while Millie is at the vet.

This morning in my quiet time, I read of the most beautiful place. It’s called Bioluminescent Bay in Puerto Rico. It’s a body of water that literally glows. Scientifically,

This incredible piece of art pierced my heart this morning. I feel “strong” in Jesus in this hard season, but I have very tired moments. And, in all honesty, I’m recognizing that the hardest part about surrendering control and “

“I think there must be something wrong with me, Linus. Christmas is coming, but I’m not happy. I don’t feel the way

Some may feel it is a little early to be talking about 2020, but truthfully it’s coming whether we are ready or not.  As a ministry we are super excited to be entering this new year with greater

With Thanksgiving being tomorrow, we want to take a moment to say that we are grateful for each of you who are on this life journey with us at Christians United Ministries. Lives are being impacted

I sit here listening to a wonderful worship song of God’s love. I lean back in my chair with my face looking up, soaking in the words being spoken when I see the tiniest, finest web

So many things in this life that I don’t understand. So much heartbreak and loss all around us. So many tragedies that I struggle to reconcile with the loving God that I know you are.

I read this sign on a recent trip to an aquarium with my children. It immediately struck me. This nurse shark hurt those she had peacefully shared a tank with prior to that moment.

I’m so grateful for another year to grow, learn and be more of who God created me to be.  I’m so grateful that the same Creator that made a sunset, made a beach and a mountain, made great humans like Moses and Billy Graham, looked at all He had created and thought this world needed a ME! WOW!

If you know me well, you know that one of my favorite things in my life are the women that I call friends. It’s not a large group, but each woman is uniquely a large piece of my puzzle called life.

As a mom, I recognize that there is one HUGE area that I seem to continuously fall short in. If you’re like me, you may be thinking “she can narrow it down to just one major area? I feel like I could come up with a list of 20 just off the cuff.”…

Change is so hard for me. Is it hard for you? Like, I really like the idea and excitement of the possibility of change, but the reality of walking out “change” in my life with joy and grace takes A LOT of intentional effort on my part.

“I thought my healing would look different. I think most of us have a preconceived notion of what it looks like to be free and healed

When I hear the word restoration it reminds me of an old chest getting another chance to shine and be what it was once meant to be.

So often we quote this verse and verses like them, without really experiencing them.  Are you living a life that looks free indeed?
Is it really a blessed life?
Your personal best life?

One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned through this ministry and the CROSSING2FREEDOM classes is this: when my immediate response to a situation or personality is big and quick, there’s a deeper root issue causing the anger or pain.

Too Big! Too far gone! Too messy! Too much pain! Too many broken pieces! When you look around you or even AT yourself or your situation, what is the “too” you see?

Ever have one of those days or even seasons that it seems like everything you have believed you were to be about or your purpose is coming into question, seemingly hijacked?

Last week, I listened to a choir rendition of “The Lion & The Lamb”. As the final chorus reached the crescendo, it moved me to tears. Yes, Jesus is both The Lamb of God and The Lion of Judah.

A friend of mine tearfully shared yesterday their unworthiness to receive Gods love & healing. What God started in my heart as a response has been on my mind ever since, expanding to overflow & growing my gratitude. So, this is my take on it! People were separated from God because of sin. The only way to the Father was through sacrifices & rule following, so many rules in fact that it seemed the odds were stacked against them.

Sitting with my tree this morning & thinking about last night’s group & these words from a book we are reading (the author speaking of women) describes us as:

Tears on the floor.  When people ask me exactly what it is I do, I always begin with explaining our prayer methods and how much freedom we gain in our lives when we purpose and choose to forgive and break the bonds of the enemy on our lives. The short answer is that I facilitate Holy Spirit as He heals the brokenhearted. 

Have you ever wondered or asked yourself the question, “Love me…Love me not?” and where it originated from? I know I have. Let me share with you a vulnerable time in my life and the healing journey to hope and freedom I have that set me free. 

Have you ever observed a preschooler trying to place blocks into the same cut-out shape? Yep. The round peg fits the round hole and the square peg fits the square hole. It is amusing to watch the drama played out. Some will try and try again until they succeed. Others will throw the blocks in disgust while a few will just walk away, thinking it is impossible.

I have spent the past few days reading research on trauma. How it affects us in every way- physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
How our brains store memories of trauma and how our bodies remember even what our minds don’t.

For Christmas, my neighbor gave me a Poinsettia with beautiful red leaves. By Easter, all the leaves had dried and fallen off. I started to trash it but noticed some small green leaves. So, I kept it, not knowing what to do with it. Even though I fertilized and watered it, the leaves are still small, and some fell off. Just as I was thinking of tossing it, I heard the words, “Rootbound”.

Pride, shame, guilt, fear, false expectations….using what I thought protected me, were the many tricks of the enemy to destroy me. At 30 years of age, I wore my true feelings inside and had a mask of “having it all together” outside.

Are you valuable? What if I said you are NOT one in a million….but instead you are one in 500 Million! Wow, that’s right.

by Brandy Edenfield As y’all may have noticed from my last couple blog entries, I am a HUGE lover of words. I love the power of words, the way one word can create a picture in our minds. The way it can stir up strong emotions and move us to action. I like digging into…

by Brandy Edenfield   Talking with a young lady last week, I had the opportunity to share with her one of the most profound “nuggets” of truth God has ever dropped into my heart. I’ve gone back to it time and time again over the last several years and I’ve shared it with others many…

“For He will deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help.” Psalm 72:12 NIV Seasons of change in life can be so exciting. But if you’re like me, change can often bring with it a real spirit of fear & even insecurity. I thought I had crucified these two…

A little girl was flying a kite on the beach today. She would run and keep her eyes on it. As she ran, it would fly higher and higher. She would yell in excitement because she got the kite so high. As soon as she would look away from the kite, it would fall to…

Asking God what He wanted me to share in this second blog and feeling a whole lot of uncertainty for about a week now as nothing came. Oh, how I could write an entire book on God’s “quiet” seasons in my life. The times when I struggle with patience because His voice is silent and…

How many times in my life have I enthusiastically started something only to quit before I’ve finished it? A new book, new class, new exercise routine/eating plan, new form of discipline with my kids or communication style with my husband. My determination and commitment are always so strong in the beginning, yet it dwindles through…

We have hundreds of testimonies from around the world of God’s healing power from those…