Riding High, Falling Hard, Standing Strong

Happy August, Y’all!

These last few weeks have been a whirlwind of emotions in our house. In the midst of this trial, we’ve been reminded: you can’t build muscle without resistance. And character works the same way.

As many of you know, my husband rode bulls professionally, and now our 19-year-old son Avery does as well. He is currently ranked in the top 25 in the world! In July, he won a major rodeo in Colorado Springs called the NFR Open, putting his goal of qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo in December within reach—and making the dream of earning the Rookie of the Year title a real possibility.

During that event, he was the only rider to cover all three bulls, and he scored an incredible 91 points on his final ride. It was a wonderful moment—until the dismount. Avery landed badly on his head and neck, fracturing his C6 vertebra, as well as T3, T5, and T6. In a matter of minutes, everything he had dreamed of and worked so hard for was put on hold.

By the grace of God, he walked out of that arena. But he will be in braces for the rest of the season.

Avery is now building character and strength. And we’re confident there is purpose in this pain.

Just like lifting heavier weights breaks you down before building you up, life’s challenges shape who you are. God allows us to be molded—just as silver must go through intense heat and fire to be refined, we, too, must endure life’s heat so God can make us whole.

An easy life is like staying in the shallow end—you might feel safe, but you’ll never learn how to swim deep.

In Luke 5:4–11, Jesus tells Simon Peter to go out into the deep water to catch fish. Even though Simon had fished all day with nothing to show for it, he obeyed Jesus and said, “Lord, if you say so…” The result? So many fish filled the boat that it began to sink!

Lesson: Nothing is achieved in shallow waters.

The Bible tells us that struggle builds strength. It teaches patience and endurance. Discomfort builds discipline. And every hard moment is life’s way of sharpening you into someone stronger—bringing you closer to the person God created you to be. A God who loves you enough to die for you.

Avery is being sharpened and perfected.

Think about the people you admire most. Their strength didn’t come from comfort—it was forged through adversity. Through pain. Through trials.

If you want to build something unshakable within yourself, embrace the weight.

I keep telling Avery: "You can grow through this struggle—or you can coast. The choice is yours. But you can’t do both."

No matter what struggles, pain, or hardships you're facing, friends, you can choose to grow through them. Just ask the Holy Spirit for help.

May God bless you this month as you find the purpose in your pain.

Xoxo

Your sister in Christ,

Becky

Stars, Stripes, and the Savior Who Sets Us Free

Happy 4th of July, Ladies!!

Today, we celebrate our great FREEDOM—the freedom to write as I do and to speak as we will! What a blessing it is to live in the USA. We are given the freedom to worship Christ and to enjoy our faith without penalty. What a precious gift that is!

Take a moment today and imagine what it would look like if we celebrated our FREEDOM in Christ every single day. How would that change your life?

Jesus declared in John 8:36, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” Thank you, Jesus, for that promise!

Remember, ladies, FREEDOM in Christ is not the right to do whatever we want whenever we want—but the ability to do what we ought to do. It’s the power to be our best selves, to become who He created us to be in His image.

Without Christ, we are slaves to sin, unable to do what is right. But Christ’s death on the cross set us FREE from the penalty and power of sin and death!

So today—eat your watermelon, wave your flags, buy popsicles for the kiddos, and watch fireworks with your loved ones. And remember: you have FREEDOM in CHRIST every day to celebrate!

God bless America—the land of the free! 🇺🇸✨

xoxo Your Sister in Christ Becky

Alone with God: Where Tears Become Prayers|

It's the moments alone when you talk to God. The tears no one sees, the crying and begging on your knees, asking God to make a way, and not knowing what to say. These moments shape, make, and create you. They lead you to what you are supposed to do, allowing you to be open, raw, real, and honest with God. Pouring your heart out to Him and allowing Him to mend and attend to every wound. These moments make you stronger and allow the bond between you and Christ to become unbreakable. You will face despair but God is there with His tender love and care. It's in these moments of pain where you can release and feel at peace knowing you have a Father who is always there. You don't have to look far and wide because He is always by your side. You can confide in Him when the world seems dim. It doesn't matter what your sin or where you have been. He wants to hold you tight and make sure you're alright. Jesus was sent so you could repent. You don't have to fear because His love is sincere and always near.

“You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book." Psalms‬ ‭56‬:‭8‬ ‭

“Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭7‬ ‭

Be blessed my friends and enjoy the hot summer.

Your sister in Christ,

Becky