Faith Over Fear

A Nudge to Share

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My Daily Musings-September 18th, 2026

I have loved these verses in 2 Timothy 1:7-8 for a long time.

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Be not therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord.”

When I first started posting on my website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel, I felt some fear. I doubted that anyone would want to hear from me. I told myself that my message wasn’t important. But I know now that those thoughts were not from my Heavenly Father. He didn’t put those negative thoughts in my head. I started this journey because I felt the nudge from the Spirit and my Heavenly Father to share what I had to say. I knew that He gave me this gift of writing and that I needed to share it. I hope that I have brightened your day through my messages and that your faith has been strengthened as well. Writing and sharing my thoughts has strengthened my faith.

Many years ago, when I was a missionary for my church, I learned not to be ashamed of the testimony my Heavenly Father had given me. From then on, especially the last few years of my writing journey, I have tried to testify whenever I could.

I believe that we can each strengthen others when we share our faith journeys with them. Sometimes our experiences may be similar and sometimes they are different. But my advice to you is to share your faith and experiences and don’t be ashamed of your testimony.

Some days, I still doubt that I am making a difference in people’s lives through my writing. But then I feel the nudge from my Heavenly Father telling me that I am. That’s enough for me.

Have you ever felt afraid or hesitant to share your faith with others? What helped you move past that fear? Has someone ever shared their faith or testimony with you at a time when you needed it most?

Lord, Save Me

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Melodies & Musings

I have been thinking about Jesus being my refuge and strength. I wrote a poem a while back about Jesus being our lifeboat when the waters of life are stormy. I have always loved the story in the Bible of when some of Jesus’ disciples were in a boat and a big storm came. They saw a man walking on the water and they noticed that it was Jesus. As Jesus came closer to them, Peter asked Jesus if he could come to Him on the water. Jesus told him to come. As long as Peter kept his eyes on the Savior, Peter was fine. But the moment his gaze strayed from Jesus, he started to sink. Then, in despair as he was sinking, Peter cried, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately stretched forth His hand to lift Peter up. This story can be found in Matthew 14:28-31. The show The Chosen does a really good job of portraying this story.

One thing I find interesting about this story is that as long as Peter had his eyes on the Savior, he wasn’t afraid and he could walk on the water. But as soon as he took his eyes off Jesus, he started to sink and he was afraid. This can be applied to our lives. Even though we have trials that are hard and sometimes scary, as long as we keep our eyes on our Savior, we shouldn’t fear and we can endure anything that comes our way. But if our gaze strays from Jesus, then we will be afraid and we won’t know where to turn for help.

Another thing that is interesting to me about this story is that when Peter cried out to Jesus to save him because he was afraid and sinking, Jesus immediately lifted him up out of the water. He didn’t wait so that Peter could learn a lesson; He immediately came to his aid. When we are in the midst of hard trials and we reach out to the Savior for help, He will be there in an instant to save us from the troubled waters.

Have you ever felt like Peter, beginning to sink beneath the troubles of life and crying out, “Lord, save me”? How did you see the Savior’s hand reaching for you? What helps you keep your eyes on Jesus when the storms around you become frightening?

Here’s the poem I wrote a while back about Jesus being our lifeboat: https://faithcenteredinspiration.com/2026/01/17/our-ultimate-lifeboat/

Here’s a short video of me reading part of the poem:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/hJq7kg-J6AM

The Battle Is the Lord’s

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Backstory:
As I read the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17, I wondered what the experience might have been like for one of David's older brothers. They had watched the giant Goliath intimidate Israel's army day after day, and like everyone else, they likely believed no one could defeat him. Then along came their younger brother—a shepherd boy armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unwavering faith in God. This writing imagines the thoughts of an older brother who witnessed firsthand how faith in the Lord can accomplish what human strength alone never could. 

The Battle Is the Lord’s

Growing up with brothers, David was the one who stood out to me,
For he always had unwavering faith in God as you will see.
We heard of a giant named Goliath who terrorized the vicinity 
Because of his crazy stature, his strength and in battle his ability.

No one had stood against him and lived to tell the tale,
And no matter what we did to get him to leave, we did fail.
One day, my youngest brother David came to the village with great vigor
And he told us that he would defeat Goliath, even though he was bigger.

I tried to talk him out of this task but to no avail
Because I thought that he would definitely fail.
David had 5 stones and in his hand his sling,
And nothing else but his incredible faith in God did he bring.

He came to meet Goliath running and I prayed hard for his protection,
But in the space where we were there was great tension.
David had unwavering faith as he loosed the first stone
And the giant fell to the earth with a huge groan.

Everyone rejoiced because the big giant was at last vanquished,
And all of the fears of the people along with him had vanished.
Our family was so proud of our youngest brother and his courage
As well as his amazing faith to save everyone in the village.

The Takeaway: We all face giants in our lives—challenges, fears, illnesses, and uncertainties that can seem overwhelming. Like David, we may feel small in comparison to what stands before us. Yet David's victory reminds us that our greatest strength comes not from ourselves, but from trusting in God. When we place our faith in Him, we can face life's giants with courage, knowing that nothing is greater than His power. 

Watch my YouTube short on this topic here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iez4PdrRyzI

Fear Doesn’t Get the Final Say

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My Daily Musings-June 17th, 2026

“Fearless doesn’t mean no fear. It means you refuse to let fear stop you.”

Living with chronic illness has taught me that fear doesn’t simply disappear. The fear of not knowing how I’ll feel tomorrow, what new symptom might appear, or what challenges may lie ahead can sometimes linger in the background of my mind.

But I love the reminder in this quote that being fearless doesn’t mean never feeling afraid. It means choosing not to let fear have the final say.

Faith gives us another voice to listen to. Instead of focusing on the unknown, we can focus on the blessings we have today. Instead of letting fear direct our path, we can trust that God is walking beside us and guiding our steps.

What fears are you carrying right now? How might your life look different if you gave those fears to God and trusted Him a little more today?

As we place our trust in our Heavenly Father and His plan for our lives, we can move forward with faith—even when we don’t know what tomorrow holds.

The Language of Hope

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My Daily Musings-June 14th, 2026

Andrew Peterson once said, “The gospel gives me hope, and hope is not a language the dark voices understand.”

I love this quote because the gospel fills my life with hope. When discouragement tries to creep in, I remember that I have a loving Heavenly Father who sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem me and walk beside me through every trial. Because of Him, I never have to carry my burdens alone.

There are many voices in the world that try to convince us that there is no hope, that our struggles are too great, or that things will never get better. But what happens when we choose to listen to the voice of faith instead? What changes when we fix our eyes on God rather than our fears?

Even on days when the clouds feel heavy and the road seems difficult, the gospel reminds me that I am never alone. Through Christ, there is always hope—hope for today, hope for tomorrow, and hope for eternity.