I Know a Guy

Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'
- Matthew 19:26 (NIV)
 
I was at a rally recently and saw a T-shirt that made me smile. It simply said, "I can't, but I know a Guy." Underneath was a cross.
The more I thought about it, the more I realized how true that is.
We all have dreams, goals, and aspirations. Some are attainable, and some may remain dreams. As much as I love music, I know I'm probably never going to be a top-ten recording artist or a famous songwriter. I love cats and would love to find every cat a loving home, but opening my own cat café adoption center is probably not in the cards either.
But then there are the things I never expected.
I once aspired to be a writer. I didn't become a bestselling author, but here I am writing these daily posts, and I am continually humbled when someone tells me that a devotion touched them exactly when they needed it.
I never imagined myself riding a motorcycle. Yet today, some of my favorite memories and closest friendships have come through life on two wheels.
After raising three boys, I thought I had missed out on all the hair bows, painted nails, pretty dresses, and "girl days." Then God blessed me with the sweetest granddaughter—and her amazing momma—and suddenly I get to enjoy all those things after all.
Maybe that's part of what Jesus meant when He said that with God all things are possible. It doesn't always mean we get exactly what we imagined. Sometimes it means God opens doors we never thought to knock on. Sometimes He fulfills a desire in a completely different way than we expected. Sometimes He takes a dream that seemed impossible and turns it into a reality we never saw coming.
When we reach the end of what we can do, we can remember: we know a Guy.
 
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business trips

If you wander off the road to the right or the left, you will hear His voice behind you saying, “Here is the road. Follow it.”
- Isaiah 30:21 (GNT)
 
On the road again.
Business trips are exciting, stressful, exhausting, educational, and full of opportunities to meet people and build connections that hopefully turn into future business. Starting a business is definitely not for the faint of heart.
Honestly, I have never really considered myself a “people person,” so stepping into this kind of work stretches me outside my comfort zone quite a bit.
I have tried business ventures before — the kinds where companies promise to “set you up for success.” Things seemed to go well… until they didn’t. Eventually I found myself spending more than I was making and wondering what went wrong.
But this feels different.
This time I am more invested. More hopeful. More willing to step out in faith.
Surface 2 Sky Productions started as just an idea, but God often does His best work when we are willing to move from the “surface” level into something bigger than we ever imagined.
Sometimes faith looks like saying yes when things still feel uncertain.
It looks like long drives and longer nights. It looks like learning as you go, meeting new people, and trusting God with the next mile instead of demanding to see the whole map ahead of time.
Over the next week we will be working events, building community connections, and chasing a dream together. And honestly, one of my favorite parts is simply getting to do it beside my handsome and amazing husband.
I do not know exactly where this road will lead, but I know Who is leading us.
And that makes all the difference.
See you on the 22nd, friends.
 
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detours

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.
- Psalm 37:23 (NLT)
 
Recalculating.
That is such a cringey word when you are traveling. Maybe there is a detour, a missed turn, or a road you thought you knew suddenly is not the road you are supposed to take anymore.
Our GPS can get pretty agitated when we do not follow her route exactly. And then there are the new roads the GPS does not even acknowledge, so the screen just shows you wandering off-road through the wilderness.
Sometimes detours are fun. You see things you would have missed on your normal route. Other times, detours are just annoying. They slow us down, change our plans, and make us wonder why we could not just keep going the way we intended.
But there is often a reason for a detour. It may be traffic, construction, danger ahead, or something we cannot see from where we are.
Life works that way too.
Sometimes God reroutes us because He sees farther down the road than we do. What feels like an interruption may actually be protection. What feels like a delay may be direction. What feels like the wrong road may be the very path God uses to lead us somewhere beautiful.
Take a minute and think about an unexpected detour in your life. Where did it lead you?
My favorite detour was the one that led me to my husband.
God is not confused by our missed turns, changed plans, or unexpected roads. He delights in every detail of our lives, and He knows exactly how to guide us home.
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loved

We love because he first loved us.
- 1 John 4:19 (NIV)
 
Most of my life, I have had pets. Over the years, many little critters have left pawprints on my heart — cats, dogs, hamsters, bunnies, and even fish. (Although honestly, I’m still not fully convinced the fish cared.)
And while some people may disagree with me, I think even my “Backyardigans” — the raccoons, opossums, stray cats, and occasional fox — feel at least a tiny bit of love toward me because I faithfully put food out for them. They show up at the door if the food is missing, so they have to know who takes care of them.
But back to pets.
These animals that we welcome into our homes love us in such a pure and uncomplicated way. When you come home after a long day, they greet you at the door with excited little faces and wagging tails or loud purrs. They do not care what you accomplished that day. They do not care what mood you are in. They do not care about your title, your failures, or what size your jeans are.
They just love you.
There have been many moments in my life when I have sat on the couch with tears streaming down my face, and one of my beloved pets climbed up beside me just to sit quietly near me.
Just to be there.
They show up.
They stay close.
They love us no matter what.
And honestly… who does that sound like?
God.
God is there no matter what. He sits with us in our sadness, celebrates our victories, comforts us in our grief, and walks beside us through every season of life. We do not have to earn His love by being perfect or successful. He simply loves us because we are His.
Maybe one of the reasons animals touch our hearts so deeply is because they give us a glimpse of the kind of unconditional love God has for us every single day.
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go away, anger

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
- Ephesians 4:31-32 (NLT)
 
I am a horrible example of not holding a grudge.
I’m honestly ashamed to admit that there are hurts I have carried much longer than I should have. Even recently.
A close friend responded to something in a way that hurt me deeply, and instead of dealing with it well, I let it settle into my heart. Looking back now, it really was not that big of a thing… but I sure made it big.
I became passive in little ways. Conversations changed. Interactions changed. The crack in our friendship slowly widened into a chasm.
The worst part? I’m not even sure my friend knows what they did that hurt me. So now we sit in this strange place where neither one of us knows how to apologize for something the other person may not even fully understand.
Do we just sweep it under the rug and pretend it never happened? Do we sit down and have an uncomfortable conversation and see if it’s even possible to step out of the hurt?
Anger is sneaky like that. It rarely explodes all at once. Most of the time it grows quietly in the background until one day we realize it has taken root deeper than we ever intended.
And the truth is… this isn’t really about me winning. It isn’t about proving who was right or wrong. It’s about Jesus. It’s about whether I am willing to live out the same grace and forgiveness that He continually gives to me.
Forgiveness does not mean pretending pain never existed. Sometimes it simply means choosing that the relationship matters more than the hurt.
I don’t know exactly how this story ends yet. But I do know that bitterness has never healed a single relationship. Grace has.
And I hope it still can.
 
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rain

He covers the heavens with clouds, provides rain for the earth, and makes the grass grow in mountain pastures.
- Psalm 147:8 (NLT)
 
April showers bring — wait, it’s June. Aren’t we supposed to be moving into gloriously sunny days by now?
That was not how my Sunday went.
The forecast seemed pretty confident that I would safely be able to ride my motorcycle to church and lunch before the rain moved in later in the afternoon. Apparently the forecast lied. We were only a couple miles from home when the first few sprinkles started to fall.
At first it wasn’t bad. A little sprinkle while riding can actually feel refreshing. Then came the downpour.
And of course, the car in front of us immediately dropped to 25 in a 40 because around here the mindset often seems to be, “Oh my goodness, the roads are wet, we must panic.” Then while sitting at a stoplight, an RV went flying past and sent a giant splash of water all over me from the road.
By the time we got home I was cold, soaked, and honestly looked like I had lost a fight with a swimming pool.
But you know what? I was smiling.
Somewhere between the lowered visibility, the nervous drivers, and being completely drenched, I realized how blessed I was. I was riding beside the man I love, coming home from church and lunch with my CMA family, laughing in the rain instead of complaining about it.
Life does that sometimes. We pray for sunshine and get storms instead. We expect smooth roads and end up soaked, uncomfortable, and wondering why the forecast changed so quickly. But even rainy days can become good memories when we stop focusing only on the inconvenience and start noticing the blessing in the middle of it.
Psalm 147 reminds us that God sends the rain too. Not just the sunshine. The rain waters the ground, helps things grow, and reminds us we are never really in control of the forecast anyway.
Sometimes the unexpected downpour becomes the part of the story that makes us smile later.
 
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joy

This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
— Psalm 118:24 (NKJV)
 
Summer is here, kids are out of school, and everything slows down for a heartbeat.
Ummmm…nothing could be further from the truth.
Summer somehow becomes its own kind of busy. Family picnics, vacations, church events, motorcycle rides, ballgames, camping trips, activities for the grandkids…sometimes when I look at the calendar trying to plan something, it’s almost disappointing to realize there’s barely an open day left.
There is always something going on.
But you know what? I’m actually thankful for that.
Because when my calendar is full, it means my life is full of blessings too.
When there are games or school events to attend, it means I have grandchildren who still want MeowMeow there cheering them on.
When there’s a church event, it means I have a church family and a place to belong.
When there’s a motorcycle ride or CMA event, it means I get to spend time doing something I love with people who feel like family.
When there’s a trip planned, it means I get to experience life alongside my handsome and amazing husband, the love of my life.
And some of my favorite moments aren’t even the big planned events.
They’re the quiet ones.
Watching a sunrise or sunset while camping.
Sitting around after a long day talking and laughing.
Watching the grandkids learn something new — riding their bikes, mastering a 4-wheeler, or accomplishing something they didn’t think they could do — and seeing their faces light up with pride and excitement.
Those are the moments that remind me life is good.
Not perfect. Not stress-free. Not always easy.
But good.
Sometimes we spend so much time wishing for “more free time” that we forget that being busy often comes from being surrounded by people, purpose, love, and opportunities we would deeply miss if they were gone.
Psalm 118:24 reminds us to rejoice in the day God has given us. Not someday. Not when life finally slows down. Today.
Even in the busy seasons - especially in the busy seasons.
Because one day we may look back and realize these were the moments we’ll treasure most.
 
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