Nifty Nisha

My sweet little family just finished our first Cruise together! 8 days on the Sea with my boys aboard the beautiful Carnival Vista! We were extremely blessed to have this experience together celebrating Birthdays and Fall Break. Logan turned 6 a few weeks back and Corban turns 10 next Monday!!            I will be a Mother of PRE-TEEN...... My husband & I do our best to take our boys out of town during Fall Break each year in lieu of Birthday parties! Which, lets face it; in this day of Pinterest any party can seem unattainable. Each morning as I woke up with the sunrise and my complimentary room service, I realized just how blessed I was! I have most certainly been inspired to transform my Master Room Porch area into a serene Coffee spot! My sweet breakfast buddies definitely made the experience extra special! Our first Port of Call was Amber Cove . Amber Cove is in Puerto Plata, a popular beach town of the Dominican Republic. This area was first discovere

Today was a day I took time to pause! Without the promise of tomorrow how can any of us afford to be complacent?  Take time to love on someone less fortunate than you!  Take time to give back to someone in need.  Never forget that had it not been for the Grace of God, you too would be without!           Everything we have is because of His blessings! The people we cross paths with every day, He knew we would interact with them..... It's important that we not miss an opportunity to smile or speak. I had the chance to share my testimony this summer on a Missions trip my husband and I Co-Chaperoned. During that morning devotion, I was so heavily burdened and emotionally fought my way through speaking. I knew what I had to share was relevant. I firmly believe the trials I faced and battles I fought are scars that could help students!  It was then, in that moment that I realized how I am where I am today....  I should not be a Pastor's Wife ! That wasn't where my F

Happy Birthday to my Big Brother! He would've been 33 today!    Sometimes, life happens and suddenly all the dreams you had as a child are changed forever. I miss Kyle everyday and I often think what if?! He was my very best friend! Kyle believed in me and faught for me like no one else ever has! My motivation to be better, serve better, give better, support better and never turn my back on those who desperately need hope and restoration was birthed through seeing my family torn apart by addictions.  There were times as a child that I thought " Where is the Church? Why are people not reaching out? "  Worst of all, I often heard negativity from the Church which my Mother taught me was a safe place..... I quickly learned that unfortunately that is not always the case! As I got older the struggle with direction began having one parent in the Church and another so hurt by the Church, his heart was filled with hate! I  honestly believed that I was an alcoholic and drug addict

I am troubled as I think about my in general consistent prayer to God...... "Less of me and more of you God. I need you to make me in your image" etc.... ...........I'm sure all of us pray that very similar prayer! We want God to permeate every inch of our soul but we are unwilling to submit our flesh to Him. How can we be made in His very image if we aren't totally committed to being like Him? The root of our problems are the attitude in which we do things. We make a habit of complaining about what we are doing for the Church... ..."This stresses me out!" ... "That meeting gave me anxiety." ... "I can't wait for somebody else to take this position."  You are right where God needs you to be! Being a servant is about selflessly giving to others. After all, it's not about my glory but His. I don't play, sing, or speak for anyone but God. If you serve for status or recognition then of course you will be overwhelmed and