
Good morning! Today is Day 7 of the Redeemed Challenge! In today’s chapter of the book, we read how the Spirit that lives in you is greater than the spirit that lives in the world. This is good news as Christians who live in this world. It’s no secret that life can be a challenge at times. Everywhere we turn we will see difficulties and struggles. But we can’t allow it to bring us down. We have to finish the race strong. We already have the strength inside us to press forward.
Share in the comments: Is there something with today’s chapter of You Are Redeemed that resonates with you?
Don’t forget to listen to the song for the day!!!!!!! Greater by Mercy Me
And here is the smartphone wallpaper image for the day:


Good morning! Today is Day 6 of the Redeemed Challenge! In today’s chapter of the book, we learn that when we gave our hearts to Jesus, we became new creatures because our old sinful nature was crucified with Christ. This reminder causes me to let out a sigh of relief. To know that my old self is dead and I can move on. It is such remarkable news. Sometimes we forget this truth. So for today, keep reminding yourself that Christ lives in you now.
Share in the comments: Is there something with today’s chapter of You Are Redeemed that resonates with you?
Don’t forget to listen to the song for the day!!!!!!! Only Jesus by Casting Crowns
And here is the smartphone wallpaper image for the day:

It’s me again! I hope you all are having a lovely Thursday. (Or Friday Eve as my husband and I like to call it.)
A couple of my email subscribers reported that they did not receive today’s post in their inbox. So I am sharing the link: The Redeemed Challenge – Day 5. I hope this one gets delivered properly!
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Thanks a bunch for your help! I hope you all have a blessed day!


Good morning! Today is Day 5 of the Redeemed Challenge! In today’s chapter of the book, we see that although at times we might feel weak, the truth is that we have a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline. We live in a fallen world which means we will face troubles in this life. But God doesn’t expect us to face them alone. We have the Holy Spirit inside us to give us the strength we need to face whatever comes our way.
Share in the comments: Is there something with today’s chapter of You Are Redeemed that resonates with you?
Don’t forget to listen to the song for the day!!!!!!! Fear is a Liar by Zach Williams
And here is the smartphone wallpaper image for the day:


Good morning! Today is Day 4 of the Redeemed Challenge! In today’s chapter of the book, we read that we became children of God when we gave our hearts to Him. I hope this reminder brightens your day. No matter what you are facing today, let this knowledge catapult you to a brighter tomorrow. Your Father is the King of Kings!
Share in the comments: Is there something with today’s chapter of You Are Redeemed that resonates with you?
Don’t forget to listen to the song for the day!!!!!!! Hello My Name Is by Matthew West
And here is the smartphone wallpaper image for the day:


Good morning! Today is Day 3 of the Redeemed Challenge! In Chapter 3 of You Are Redeemed, we see that God’s thoughts about us cannot be numbered. Sometimes we might wonder if God even cares, if He listens to our prayers, and if He sees our struggles. But the truth is that God does care. He is listening. And He is right beside you, even when you doubt.
Share in the comments: Is there something with today’s chapter of You Are Redeemed that resonates with you? (Just an FYI that during the work week I might not be able to answer right away, but I will still answer as soon as I can! I love hearing from you guys, so keep the comments coming! 😊)
Don’t forget to listen to the song for the day!!!!!!! Reckless Love by Cory Asbury
And here is the smartphone wallpaper image for the day:


Good morning! Today is Day 2 of the Redeemed Challenge! In Chapter 2 of You Are Redeemed, we read how we are God’s masterpiece. Often times we each tend to focus on our own flaws and weaknesses. We think that because we aren’t perfect, we aren’t of value. But God did make us each perfectly unique. We should learn to embrace our quirks because they make us one of a kind. And remember that you also have a lot of wonderful strengths and talents that make you shine.
Share in the comments: Is there something with today’s chapter of You Are Redeemed that resonates with you?
Don’t forget to listen to the song for the day!!!!!!! You Say by Lauren Daigle
And here is the smartphone wallpaper image for the day. By the way, I heard from an Android user yesterday who said she was able to take a screenshot of the picture. From there you should be able to make it your wallpaper. Hope this helps!


I am so excited! It is Day 1 of the Redeemed Challenge! I hope you are excited too! I decided to hold the challenge this month because my book, You Are Redeemed, turns 1 year old on the 22nd of this month! If you want to join the Redeemed Challenge, then I invite you to grab a copy of my book on Amazon or your favorite online bookstore. Read the corresponding chapter for the day and then touch base with me here.
Today in chapter 1 we talk about how we became a new person when we became Christians. Changing our old habits and mindsets can be difficult. It does take time and practice. When you stumble, don’t let it bring you down. Remember who you are and keep moving forward.
Share in the comments: Is there something from the first chapter of this book that resonates with you?
I have a surprise for you! I decided to also share a song with each post throughout the Redeemed Challenge! I was pondering this for some time. I almost talked myself out of it. Then God gave me a nudge to do it. So check out today’s song!!!!!!! Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave
And a second surprise! Each day I will share an image which contains the “Your Words Have Power” section of the chapter. My hope is that you can use it as your wallpaper on your smartphone for the day. We all look at our phones a lot. So each time you look at your phone, read the message for the day. If you have an iPhone, you can open the blog post in safari and save the image to your photos. Unfortunately, I am not sure how it will work for Android users. So if anyone figures it out, please share!

Hi Friends! My second book, You Are Redeemed, is approaching its first birthday! 🎉🎂🎁🎊🎈 To celebrate I will be hosting The Redeemed Challenge throughout the month of September. First you’ll want to grab a copy of my book, You Are Redeemed. It is available in ebook and paperback on your favorite online bookstore. (The ebook is free! 😱) Then each day throughout the month, read the chapter for the day, and meet up with me here! It’s going to be a blast! See you soon!

Do you give your soul any breathing room? We live in a fast-paced world where we are always going, going, going. And even when we sit down for a moment, we are bombarded by our devices or the television. There is noise everywhere we turn. We have emails, texts, social media, the nightly news, and much more vying for our attention. It can be overwhelming.
Author Emily P. Freeman has a podcast called The Next Right Thing. She is often talking about “creating space for your soul to breath.” Well, she gets a lot of questions about that. Many people want to know how to do that and what that looks like. So in a recent podcast episode – Episode 90: Start With This Simple Routine – she gives an example. She has a routine each morning in which she:
Emily’s point in this episode is to say that giving your soul room to breathe can look different for everyone. You don’t have to follow her specific practices. Just come up with a routine that works for you.
Now some people cringe at the word “routine” because they think having a routine is boring. Yet other people thrive on routines.
However, I believe that in this case, having a daily routine is vital for everyone. If we don’t intentionally set aside time for the Lord every day, then there will be days when we forget. One day will lead to another day, and then over time our souls will reap the consequences.
For me, I make reading my Bible a priority each morning before I leave for work. And I can tell you it makes a huge difference in my day. It allows me to feel anchored and at peace. If I happen to miss this one activity, my day feels off. So that is my way of giving my soul some breathing room.
In my Christians Read blog post from last Thursday, I touch a bit on this same topic of giving the soul some breathing room.
So what about you? How do you give your soul breathing room? I would love to hear!
