Standing Against the Spirit of Rejection The waves of accusations crashing against my mind began something like this: “No one loves you.” “You don’t have even one true friend who cares about you.”  “You are unwanted; you always have been, and you always will be.” “The world would be better off if you were dead.”...Read More

A Tribute to my Pastor, Dr. James DeLoach Yesterday, a man precious to my heart entered heaven. Although I pause as I write those words, “entered heaven,” because they just don’t seem fitting. I stumble over this idea because my friend, pastor, and spiritual grandfather, Jim DeLoach lived each day as if he were already...Read More

Y’all, we are just two weeks’ shy of Thanksgiving, and I’m having to stop myself from decorating my house for Christmas. The urge to drink cocoa, wear flannel PJs, and watch Hallmark movies around the clock is such a real thing. As much as I love all things Thanksgiving, I am itching to get things...Read More

The History of This Redeemed Life I founded This Redeemed Life in 2007 (formerly called Redeemed Girl Ministries) with one passion burning in my heart. I longed for women across the globe to know Jesus is better! I wanted women to experience the same grace that had rocked my world and set me free. Like...Read More

Knowing The Lord God as Your Deliverer in Times of Trouble I’ll never forget the day I gave birth to my daughter. For one thing, it was election day. I went to perform my civic duty, and while casting my ballot, my OBGYN called and said she wanted to induce my labor. Although my due...Read More

In a culture where microwaves are considered slow, movies are on demand, and a five-minute wait at a fast food restaurant requires a tremendous amount of patience, we tend to expect immediate gratification at every turn. Our world lives in the “now.” For most of us, putting off desires until the future goes against every...Read More

Five Principles for Dating Wisely I’ve been told more than once or twice that I’m a truth speaker. Girls, consider yourself warned. This Public Service Announcementgoes out to all my single ladies! So whether you are dating, engaged, or been chilling in a dating desert for the past decade or so… this post is for...Read More

The Cure for Spiritual Dehydration I’ll never forget working at a summer camp in college. The heat was blistering, and I worked at the top of a water slide that sat directly in the mid-day sun. I vividly recall how desperately thirsty I felt during those scorching summer days. During my shift, I’d count down...Read More

Four Biblical Truths to Pass Down to the Next Generation My daughter Sydney (21 months old) started talking when she was just eleven months old. After mastering “Momma,” her first true words were “Bye… Bye…”  She coupled this with a big hand wave and kisses blown as someone walked out the door. The best part...Read More

“Here’s my heart, Lord.” These words are more than just lyrics to a popular worship song, these words are a response to an invitation. The invitation is from Jesus who beckons us to come and experience abundant life in Him.  But there’s a catch, we can’t experience all that God has for us unless we...Read More