We are born with free will. What does that mean?  God lets us decide which road we want to take.  Are you at a crossroad wondering which way to go? Sometime a storm comes and we are on another road but during this time Jesus is with me, guiding me. While my path is straight, my husband and children take their own paths. I can help guide them, but they have the final decision. Am I responsible for their failing or happiness? 

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.  Psalm 119:105 

John 8:1- 11 

but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and Jesus  sat down and taught them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the act of adultery. 5 Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to stone such women. So what do you say?” 6 This they said to test him, that they might have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and wrote with his finger on the ground. 7 And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her.” 8 And once more he bent down and wrote on the ground. 9 But when they heard it, they went away one by one, beginning with the older ones, and Jesus was left alone with the woman standing before him. 10 Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more.”

Jesus knows our faults and still loves us.  I have friends and family who do drugs, adultery and homosexual.   I try to be like Jesus but still sin.  What I do is  treat everyone the same.  I  smile and laugh and love them.  

13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You  are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.

What does a friend in Jesus mean?  He laid  down his life for me. I talk to Him as a friend.

One of my favorite songs is  Come  As You Are by David Crowder.  A new song is always fun.

Another song that gives me peace is 

More Than Able by Elevation Worship

A recent song that I enjoy is by the Turnpike Troubadours  

Heaven Passing Through

We all go through tough times and music helps me relax.

This song reminds me of the hope I have in Jesus.

Even If

by MercyMe

Run to the Father

Cody Carnes

Son of a Sinner

Jelly Roll

Just In Case You Wonder

Max Lucado

According to Amazon, this book assures children of God's love through all their life experiences. This might be during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied.   It gives assurance that their parent was there when they were first born and will be with them even in heaven.  It is a timeless classic.

 This kid-friendly apologetics guide is designed to help children ages 8–12 think clearly, ask honest questions, and build an unshakable foundation for their Christian beliefs - without confusion, overwhelm, or fear.
According to Amazon, inside this book your child becomes a logic detective - learning how to follow evidence, test ideas, and discover truth for themselves in a way that actually sticks. 

What does faith mean? It's a one time accepting   Jesus as your Savior (redeemed or hand picked by Jesus)  and trusting Jesus today and tomorrow.

What does Mercy mean in the Bible? I saw this definition on GOT Questions and I thought it was perfect.  Mercy is when God, out of His loving kindness withholds punishment that we rightly deserve because of my sin.

  I asked someone special do you love me ? What does that mean?  According to AI the Bible states that love is primarily defined as a selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional action, rather than merely an emotion., is characterized by patience, kindness, and setting aside self-interest for the well-being of others, modeled by God's love for humanity. 

What is grace?

According to AI, Grace in the Bible is the unearned, freely given love, favor, and empowerment of God, primarily manifested through Jesus Christ for salvation and daily transformation .

Operation Blessing

Samaritans Purse

Luke 10:25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher,(Jesus) what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”

Don't  forget that  every year churches do Christmas Boxes.

Chick-fil-A 

 According to USA today, In-N-Out Burger is a family-owned company with deep Christian roots, known for discreetly printing Bible verses on its packaging since the late 1980s. Started by Rich Snyder and continued by owner Lynsi Snyder, verses like John 3:16 and Proverbs 3:5 appear on cups and wrappers as a reflection of their faith rather than a marketing tactic. 

A respected teacher and author Kay Arthur, teaches  readers a  little or great prayer experience.  You will discover practical insights to help them know how to pray, what to pray, and what to expect when they pray.

Arthur sheds light on the instructions Jesus gave to His disciples for the perfect pattern of meaningful prayer and demonstrates how the Lord’s Prayer covers worship, praise, intercession, and petition and ushers an individual into the presence of God.

How to Study Your Bible - by Kay Arthur, David Arthur, and Pete De Lacy 

 Do you long to hear God speak to you through Scripture? To have your heart and mind transformed by His Word? In this book, you can learn simple and effective tools that will help you discover truth for yourself and guide you.