Bulletproof Faith

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My Daily Musings-May 29th, 2026

Sometimes life tests us in ways we never expected. I recently watched a Touched By an Angel episode where Monica said that the only thing truly bulletproof is faith—faith in God, not in ourselves or anyone else. That thought stayed with me.

Is my faith strong enough to withstand the hardest days? When discouragement, fear, or unanswered prayers come, do I still trust that Heavenly Father is near?

I know I have moments when I struggle, especially with my health. But when I look back over my life, I can see that faith has carried me through every difficult season. Even on the days when my strength feels small, God’s love and presence remain steady. He is always there, waiting for me to reach out to Him in prayer.

Maybe bulletproof faith doesn’t mean never doubting or never struggling. Maybe it means continuing to hold on to God, even in the middle of the storm.

When Friends Carry Us

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Backstory:
In Mark 2, a paralyzed man could not get to Jesus on his own, so four faithful friends carried him on a mat through crowded streets to the house where Jesus was teaching. When they could not get through the crowd, they climbed onto the roof, opened it, and lowered their friend down before the Savior. Seeing their faith, Jesus healed the man, who rose, took up his bed, and walked home rejoicing. 

When Friends Carry Us

I was one of the friends of the paralyzed man that day,
And I couldn’t imagine going through life that way.
Growing up with my friend I knew some of his sorrow and pain,
Seeing all of us running felt in his heart like the pouring rain.

My friends and I had heard about a teacher and rabbi named Jesus,
Who had healed many from their physical infirmity or weakness.
One day we carried our paralyzed friend with the sun beating down,
But with the hope that my friend would be healed, we carried him to town.

There was such a crowd that we couldn’t get through,
But we felt that the message of this Jesus was true.
We had an idea to get on the roof of the house where Jesus taught,
We knew we had to act, and one of us had a thought.

We pulled back the tiles with a desperate strain,
We lowered our friend down to Jesus so that He could ease his pain.
Jesus paused His teaching and looked up at the three
And His healing power we could already see.

Then Jesus healed our friend who had never walked on his own,
And for once he felt like his worries and cares were known.
My friend jumped up and walked out of the house with joy in his heart,
And after that experience, my heart made a fresh new start.

The Takeaway: This story reminds us that sometimes we are the ones being carried, and sometimes we are the ones carrying others. Christ honors faith that refuses to give up. Though He may not always heal every earthly struggle immediately, He still heals hearts, strengthens weary souls, and helps us rise above fear, burdens, and pain. We were never meant to walk through life alone. 

Watch my YouTube short video on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0Z8CLSgJxk

Tethered Through the Storm

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My Daily Musings-May 28th, 2026

Yesterday I stood outside with my little dog while the wind whipped around us. I remember feeling grateful that she was tethered to me with her leash because at only 29 pounds, the gusts felt strong enough to carry her away. Being connected to someone stronger made her safer in the storm.

Later, I thought about how much I need to be tethered to my Savior when the winds of life begin to blow. Trials come. Floods rise. Fear, grief, illness, and uncertainty beat against us. But when our faith is anchored in Christ, we do not have to face those storms alone. He becomes the strength we lean on when our own strength is gone.

What are we tethering ourselves to when life feels unsteady? Are we building our foundation firmly enough that when the winds come, we remain connected to the One who can withstand it all?

I am grateful that no storm is stronger than the Savior. If we stay close to Him, He will help us stand.

The Things That Prick Our Journey

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My Daily Musings-May 27th, 2026

Yesterday morning on my walk with my dog Coco, everything felt peaceful. The weather was beautiful, and we were almost home when suddenly I felt something sharp and prickly inside my sock. Because I was holding Coco’s leash, I couldn’t stop and take off my shoe right then, so I had to limp the rest of the way home until I could finally remove it.

It made me think about life. Sometimes we are walking along and everything feels good. Then suddenly something painful finds its way into our lives — a trial, heartbreak, illness, fear, or disappointment — and it changes the way we walk for a while. We limp through days that used to feel easy.

Some trials are temporary, but others last much longer than we expected. Some of mine have lasted for years and are still things I carry today. But even while limping home yesterday, I knew there was hope because relief was waiting for me when I got there.

I think that is what hope in Jesus Christ is like. Sometimes He removes our trials, and sometimes He strengthens us while we continue walking with them. Either way, because of Him, we are never walking without hope.

What are the things that have “pricked” your journey lately? And even while limping, can you see ways the Savior is still helping you keep moving forward?

Heaven Dwells With Us

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My Daily Musings-May 26th, 2026

“Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him and make our abode with him.” — John 14:23

I love the promise in this scripture that if we love the Savior and try to keep His commandments, He and our Heavenly Father will “make our abode” with us. An abode is a home or a dwelling place. What a beautiful thought that Heaven desires to dwell with us and be part of our everyday lives.

Life can sometimes feel lonely and heavy. There are moments when we may wonder if anyone truly understands the burdens we carry or the quiet pain we feel inside. But this scripture reminds us that we are never abandoned. The Savior understands perfectly. Our Heavenly Father sees every struggle, every tear, every silent prayer.

What would change in our lives if we truly believed they were walking beside us every day? How would we face our trials differently if we remembered we are never alone?

Through thick and thin, we can trust Their presence, Their love, and Their constant companionship. Even in our hardest seasons, Heaven is nearer than we realize.