I could NEVER document EVERYTHING the Lord is doing, but let this be a space where I can record at least some of it and give Him praise for ALL of it! 

October 21st, 2026

The MAJORITY of what the Lord does in and through this ministry can not be shared with the world because I have been allowed into some of the most precious places and spaces of people's lives. I love the Multisport Huddles, with hundreds of kids praising God and learning about who He is, BUT I spend a LOT more time in the 1:1 or team Huddles and I remain in AWE of everything He is doing in and through this ministry...one life at a time. 

Without going into all of the details, I spent the day reading one of my two year old son's Bible books. While I understand it was written for children and designed to be read one story at a time over 365 days, I spent the day at a picnic table at the Oconee River Greenway, at 33 years old, and read. I was filled. 

October 19th, 2026

In one of my 1:1 Coach's Huddles, we are reading through the book of Acts every Monday morning. I enjoy and learn from ALL of our Huddles together, but today something stirred my spirit! In Acts 5, the Jewish religious council wants to kill the disciples for continuing to preach about Jesus, but Gamaliel says: 

38 So in the present case, I tell you, stay away from these men and leave them alone. For if this plan or this work is of human origin, it will fail; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You may even be found fighting against God.” 

Right now, I am in the middle of planning our upcoming Fields of Faith in Morgan County. It can be a lot of work to plan and organize an event of this size, BUT I want to be so sensitive to Holy Spirit and His guidance, because "if this plan or this work is of human origin, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them." 

October 16th, 2026

This morning, we had two AWESOME speakers teach us about the Fruit of the Spirit: Joy at Morgan County Elementary School! No, it wasn't a local pastor or children's minister this time. It was Miss Brynlee Bradshaw (Casey Bradshaw) and Mr. Nathaniel Harrell (Chante' Harrell)!

Listen - if someone takes your donut they may have taken your happiness too, but they CAN'T TAKE YOUR JOY! These two had me laughing and my heart overflowing.

Were you teaching hundreds of elementary school kids about Jesus when you were in elementary school? I wasn't, but I sure am glad I get to learn from them! PRAISE GOD!

"JESUS GIVES US JOY!!!"

October 14th, 2026

When I came on staff with Lake Oconee FCA in September of 2025, Pastor C. Tracy Reynolds of Grace Fellowship Madison was the first pastor I met in Morgan County. That first encounter had a powerful impact on my ministry, as he encouraged me and showed me the love of Jesus Christ. This morning, at Morgan County Middle School, I had the great honor of hearing him teach on the Fruit of the Spirit: JOY. As he spoke, I looked across the gym and saw one of our EMPOWERED student leaders sitting on the floor, at his feet, taking notes.

"What is the job of a tomato?

TO CLING TO THE VINE!!!"

We can make things so complicated, especially our relationship with Christ. JUST CLING TO THE VINE!

Lord, may we sit at YOUR feet with ears ready to hear and hearts ready to take note...

JOHN 15:1-4

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me."

October 9th, 2026

I'm sure you can tell by now that graphic design is NOT one of my giftings and if I’m being honest, it's not exactly my favorite part of the job either. I developed a strategy early on in my FCA career: pick ONE day each month, rip the Band-Aid off, and make as many graphics as I can possibly think of needing for the entire month to get it over with. 

Today was THAT day! 

The truth is, the Lord has gifted each of us differently. Some people have an incredible eye for design, some are gifted teachers, some are encouragers, some are organizers, and some have gifts they haven’t even discovered yet. Graphic design might not be one of my gifts, but that doesn’t mean I get to skip the task! 

SAY IT AGAIN!

Graphic design might not be one of my gifts, but that doesn’t mean I get to skip the task! 

I want to be a good steward of whatever the Lord has placed in my hands, even when it's something I'm not very good at or don't enjoy doing. 

Now, you go enjoy just SOME of my little once a month graphics I created and...let's NOT talk about how similar they are! 

October 8th, 2026

I started the day at JCMS in a student-led Bible Study that meets every Thursday morning. I've been wanting to attend this particular one for weeks, but I've had my own Huddles to lead every Thursday morning since they started! Today, THEY were on my calendar. They knew I was coming, but I'm not sure if they intentionally chose Galatians 5:22-23 for today's topic or not. The Fruit of the Spirit scripture I've been studying for months was now being taught to me by three middle school students... and I learned so very much. They ended their Bible Study explaining that before we left we were going to sing a "cringey" song "for babies." Before hitting play on "The Fruit of the Spirit's Not a Coconut", one said "it will help y'all learn the Fruit of the Spirit and we all need that so here we go...." I was concerned. I know the song well. Between our preschool, primary school, and elementary school Huddles, I've heard it MANY times. But never at a middle school one. I was preparing myself for second hand embarrassment. Instead, I gained an opportunity to see kids worship in a whole new way!! IT WAS AWESOME (and for the first time ever, I actually learned the moves to the song)! 

After Bible Study, I headed to Madison for our monthly Lake Oconee Area Team meeting. After our devotional, we were asked to answer a question: What stirs your affections for Jesus? My mind was glued to that "cringey" song "for babies" from this morning. What stirs my affections for Jesus is freedom in worship and seeing others discover the same thing. 

As soon as we were done with our area team meeting, I was back at JCMS for their monthly Leadership Team Meeting. Like our Lake Oconee Area Team Meetings, these Leadership Team meetings aren't just about preparing for Huddles. They are about preparing our hearts to receive ALL He has for us and about preparing us to share that with others.

We spent ~10 minutes hashing out Huddle logistics at THE VERY END of our meeting. Before that, we spent an hour diving into Acts 16, with Paul and Silas in prison. I love just reading the Word of God with them, discovering it together, and talking about what we are discovering. 

September 24th, 2026

Today, hundreds of students gathered in the gym at Jasper County Primary School to worship the King of Kings with Teacher Sponsor Melissa Houston and learn about the Fruit of the Spirit: LOVE from Monticello Baptist Church Pastor David Artessa!

"Loved people, love people!" AND WE ARE SO LOVED BY JESUS!!!

It is SUCH A BLESSING to see kids talk to Jesus, praise Him, and discover just how much He loves them!

I confess, I selfishly soak up EVERY SINGLE SECOND when I'm in this gym and don't always remember to capture it to share with all of you. Thank you Jenna Smith for capturing these PERFECT pictures!

The next time you bow your head to pray, will you join me in praying for these kids? Will you join me in praising HIM for all He is doing in and through them? Will you pray AND praise for the 19 teachers that agreed to put one more thing on their already FULL plates to make sure this happens?

September 23rd, 2026

Do you ever wish you could be in two places at once? Or even ten places at once?

I started to feel that way with See You at The Pole (SYATP) happening this morning, but I stopped myself and instead PRAISED HIM for being at every single one all across the nation.

This is STUDENT-INITIATED & STUDENT-LED PRAYER.

A HUGE thank you to Jennifer Cross Smith and Mary Grace Steverson for capturing these sweet pictures!

Some of the best training I've ever had, happened over a meal, so I knew I needed to invite Traci McBay to lunch today! Not only is she my Lake Oconee Area FCA teammate, but she has also served as the registrar for MANY different FCA camps! I’m soaking up as much wisdom as I can from her this year so I’ll be ready to take on the challenge of serving as Registrar for Winter Recharge next year!

I’m so thankful for teammates who are willing to share their knowledge, experience, and wisdom to help others grow. There’s something special about learning from a friend who has been there and done that!

September 17th, 2026

It took me a while to update you on MCHS Huddle because it’s hard to put into words what I experienced this morning.

Pastor Gabe Dodd from Redeemer Church of Madison GA shared a powerful word on the Fruit of the Spirit: Love. At one point, he said:

"Love isn’t, ‘What are you willing to do for me?’ Love is, ‘What am I willing to sacrifice for you?’”

And as I thought about those words, I realized I was SURROUNDED by servant leaders who were sacrificing.

I thought about Juan DeVevo sitting in the parking lot before  6:45 AM with a truck full of equipment to lead worship.

I thought about the teenagers filling this library who got up early and drove themselves to school to be here for this.

I considered Senior Ava Gaddy, despite any nerves, boldly open us in prayer.

I turned to Redeemer Church of Madison GA Youth Pastor, Drew Thomason, standing to the side with his family (Lauren Thomason) who were there just to be present and available.

I thought of Senior Ruthie Wells who used the gifts and talents the Lord has given her on keys, confidently playing alongside someone she had only just met and certainly never practiced with.

After Pastor Gabe Dodd closed, I saw student leaders step outside their comfort zones to connect with someone new. I saw them break away from the group, find a quiet corner of the library, and sit with another student to share their praises and prayers.

I saw hard conversations of LOVE happening. 

I saw hugs being shared across the room (and received some of the BEST)!

I saw Ginger O'Neal begin to clean up a library as if it were an honor.

And I KNOW I didn’t see it all.

But He did.

Thank you isn't enough, but thank you. All of you. AND thank You, Jesus!

After MCHS Huddle, I was able to attend the Winter Recharge 2026 Kick-Off meeting! Last year, I was able to join the Winter Recharge team by running the gear store. I LOVED IT! Those who know me well, know how much I enjoy a good spreadsheet and organizing things, so the gear store was the perfect match! This year, I am going to be learning the registrar ropes from teammate, Traci McBay! While I loved running the gear store, I'm looking forward to learning something new and putting those same gifts to work in a different way this year! 

Now, I'm sitting at a JCMS Softball game cheering on the Hurricanes!!

September 16th, 2026

I couldn't tell you how many kids were in MCMS Huddle this morning. We stopped counting at 165 and just started praising!

I can not thank Juan DeVevo enough for bringing all of his equipment and leading us in that praise and worship, but also taking the time to talk about WHAT we are singing. THANK YOU! We all know it will take a little time for middle school students to get adjusted to this new addition to Huddle, but I could not be more excited about it!

THANK YOU to Madison Methodist Pastor Matthew Mitchell for sharing such a personal testimony of LOVE. It can be SO difficult to love your competitor. BUT you can compete hard and love harder.

You KNOW it's a GOD morning, when our student leaders are upset because they wanted more time with their small groups to dive deeper into God's word!  LET'S GO!!!!

To my student and adult leaders, I could NOT do it without you and I am SO grateful! (I also promise to work on finding more time for you to dive in with your small groups!)

THANK YOU Chick-fil-A Madison (GA) and Lake Oconee FCA Area Director, Jason McBay for being my TEAMMATES ready with more biscuits when the kids just kept rolling in!

MOST IMPORTANTLY, THANK YOU GOD!!!

The picture below was snapped quickly before our JCMS Softball Team Huddle this afternoon. I know it sounds silly, but I love seeing them practice in all of their different uniforms! It's so neat to see all of the different teams they have played for and now see them come together to represent the Hurricanes. It is a sweet reminder to me that Christians can come from so many different denominations, but we've been given the same mission: "go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,  and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:18-20" He is at work in the BIG school Huddles and the small team Huddles too. 

September 14th, 2026

This morning, I am praising HIM for the gift and the giver. THANK YOU to Madison Methodist Church, Pennington Methodist Church, and a special donor who just loves children for providing breakfast for Morgan County's multi-sport Huddles this month!!!

It's not JUST a Chick-fil-A Madison (GA) biscuit. It’s an opportunity for kids to experience the love of Jesus in a tangible way. Every biscuit is a reminder that they are seen, valued, and LOVED by the church, people in their community, and JESUS!

Thank you for filling their bellies as we fill them with God's Word.

Speaking of His Word, at our first volleyball Huddle, five weeks ago, we read Mark 11:12-14:

"The next day when they went out from Bethany, he was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree with leaves, he went to find out if there was anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for it was not the season for figs. He said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again!” And his disciples heard it."

Each week it has felt like the Lord would bring me back to that passage in one way or another. We've spent a LOT of time talking about being covered in the "leaves" like Christian t-shirts, cross necklaces, FOUR bracelets, etc. There is nothing wrong with the "leaves," but we want to be covered in "FRUIT" (John 15:8)! LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS, & SELF-CONTROL (Galatians 5:22-23) We want to be so fruitful that others "taste and see that the Lord is good (Psalm 34:8)!"

So many of them didn't even know what a fig was when I first read this passage and only one or two had ever tasted one! Today, I finally brought them figs.

Here's what the Holy Spirit showed me as I watched them take their first bites. Fruit is BEST when it is FRESH.

You see, I didn't have a fig tree to pick from. I had to buy the ones Ingles had sitting on the shelf.

FRESH FRUIT comes straight from the BRANCH that REMAINS on the VINE, cared for by the GARDENER. Apart from Him, we can do nothing. (John 15)

I've said before that one of my goals for this year is to make sure that "what happens in Huddle DOESN'T stay in Huddle!" I want kids telling their families what they learned, but more importantly... I want them APPLYING it and learning EVEN MORE when they get home! Today, I shared resources that I pray families will use at home to keep the conversation, application, and learning going at home! 

September 10th, 2026

Today, I had a MCHS Leadership Team Huddle and a Jasper County Middle School Leadership Team Huddle. I'm praising the Lord for giving us the time and wisdom to get the work of the work done quickly, so we can spend the majority of our time discovering His word. There's a LOT that happens behind the scenes for every Huddle we have, but there is NO better preparation for Huddle than time with Him! 

Fastforward to this evening. I just left the JCMS Softball game and...IT'S OFFICIAL! On Tuesday, September 29th the JCMS Softball Team will be headed to the playoffs!!! LET'S GO!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited for them, but I'm also reflecting back on some of the MANY blessings I saw this season from the stands!

Very early in the season, I saw Mrs. Amy Boardman Rejmer at a game. She is the Assistant Principal at Washington Park Elementary School and at one point, she asked me, “Why isn't anyone announcing the game?”

The next week, there she was announcing.

She showed up with her speaker and microphone, playing music between innings, announcing the lineup, and giving us instant replays with THE MOST enthusiasm.

Then one day I noticed something else. A new sun tarp was shading the bleachers. I didn't know where it came from, but I knew I was glad to see it there.

Eventually, I found out that Coach Nicole Cooper Johnson and her husband had not only installed it themselves, but had purchased it too!

These are the things that bless me. People seeing a need and simply deciding to do something about it. People showing up. People serving. People making things better, not because they have to, but because they care.

THANK Y'ALL!!!

If you're free on Tuesday, go cheer on these OVERCOMERS!!!! You'll be blessed.

September 9th, 2026

At 7:15 AM this morning, I was a MCMS for our Leadership Team Huddle.  In that gym were 33 people willingly to wake up early, get to school early, and get to work for the Lord. We ran through the logistics for our upcoming Huddle, but spent  the majority of our time running through His Word. AMEN! 

We are called to make disciples, but we must also remain willing to BE discipled. We all need people who will pour into us, challenge us, point us back to His Word, and help us grow to look more like Jesus. 

With that being said, I went from Leadership Team Huddle to my first official discipleship meeting with the one and only, Jessi Fincher. Yes, she is my teammate in FCA, but she's also a boy mom and I so deperately need women in my life who know how to raise a Mighty Boy for God! 

Grateful for the opportunity to learn all I can from her. Now, I'm headed to JCMS for Softball Huddle! God. Is. Good. 

September 8th, 2026

I had a unique opportunity today! Ms. Christina Small invited me to come to JCMS to speak to not only her Business classes, but Mrs. Laura Smith's Career Exploration classes as well! It was a packed room all day, but SO good for me!

I used the four core values of FCA (Serving, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence) to teach them that "ability gets you noticed, but character makes you valuable." I also tried to encourage them to not just work on becoming really good at something, but work on becoming really good at being the person who does it. Speaking to their classes isn't an opportunity for me to teach the Bible directly, but the Word of God ALWAYS shines through and it is a perfect opportunity for me to interact with students I may never see otherwise and show them the love of Jesus Christ. 

After class, I stayed put for our JCMS Volleyball Huddle where we were diving DEEP into the Bible! It was an exhausting day in ALL of the best ways! 

September 3rd, 2026

Every FCA Student Leader is part of a smaller discipleship group, led by an FCA Adult Leader. We quickly discovered that MCHS didn't quite have enough women to cover the number of girls on the leadership team. "Put me in, Coach!" I am now in a discipleship group with six high school girls and I absolutely love it. Once each month, we are going to get together to catch up and dive deep. Early this morning, we were together for breakfast and Jonah. Jonah is only 4 chapters and 48 verses long, but it's still hard to cover an entire book of the Bible over breakfast. Instead, we focused on the ending. So often, we think of Jonah's story ending with him being vomited onto dry land and heading off to Nineveh. The book of Jonah actually ends with Jonah angry over the Lord's compassion toward the people of Nineveh. Jonah had obeyed God's command to go and deliver His message, but he was upset when God extended mercy to the very people Jonah didn't believe deserved it.

There's a difference between being obedient to the Lord and being in sync with His heart. We don't want to simply follow His commands; we want to become so closely aligned with His heart that our attitudes, our actions, and everything we do reflects His character. 

After spending the morning with my discipleship group, I was off to our monthly Lake Oconee Area Team meeting and now I am headed to cheer on the JCMS Softball team! 

August 21st, 2026

I went straight from breakfast to our very own Shoppes of Monticello located on the Monticello square. It is truly a hidden gem in our community and absolutely worth the visit if you haven't seen it before. Each vendor offers something unique and is housed inside a replica of a popular historic home. I'm not sure if that's even the right way to describe it, but trust me...it's REALLY neat! So why was I there? Because FCA is their newest vendor! MeMe the Manager offered us a space in the "young entrepreneurs" department to sell Jasper County FCA t-shirts for $10!!! Thank you, MeMe! Now, y'all go get them while you can! 

After t-shirts, I was in a Zoom call with over 100 people from either North or South America!!! For one second, I was stressed trying to read the closed captions translating Portuguese and Spanish, but then I was in happy tears.
“After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb…” — Revelation 7:9

After the Zoom call, I headed over to FCA University to complete the FCA International Trip Preparation training. No, I'm not headed out of the country any time soon, if ever, but I am committed to doing my part to support our neighbors. The training explained that, "God has always been international. The Bible was written with a global perspective, by a global God, for His global glory. He is for all people, in all places, for all time." 

August 20th, 2026

Right now, this room is filled with kids learning math but EARLY this morning it was this group and God’s Word. Student-led Bible studies have officially started at JCMS!  LET’S GO!!!

Speaking of student-led, we had two middle school FCA leaders and one high school FCA leader kickoff JCMS' weekly Cross Country Team Huddle this afternoon! As I sat there at their feet, my mind kept racing to scriptures describing the crowds pressing in to be near Jesus. This group started pretty spread out, but kept coming closer! Amen! I pray these three FCA leaders keep drawing them in with His word. He has given each of them such a special gift and I’m honored to learn from them!

August 18th, 2026

The Jasper County Middle School Volleyball Team Huddle today sure was sweet! I had just enough Chick-fil-a points for everyone to enjoay a cookie as we studied 1 Corinthians 12:26. We read the scripture in three different translations before making the connection between God's Word and what I saw Monday night when Team B encouraged Team A after a tough loss and Team A celebrated Team B's win! 

26 "So if one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it." - 1 Corinthians 12:26 CSB

26“If one part suffers, every part suffers with it. If one part is honored, every part shares in its joy.” - 1 Corinthians 12:26 NIrV 

25-26 "The way God designed our bodies is a model for understanding our lives together as a church: every part dependent on every other part, the parts we mention and the parts we don’t, the parts we see and the parts we don’t. If one part hurts, every other part is involved in the hurt, and in the healing. If one part flourishes, every other part enters into the exuberance." - 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 MSG 

After Volleyball Huddle, I headed to the first Jasper County Charter System Board Meeting since the start of the school year. I was accompanied by Miss Charlotte Duke, a second grader from Jasper County Primary School’s FCA. She opened tonight’s school board meeting by praying for our schools, students, teachers, and board! She asked Jesus for wisdom and for the light of Jesus to shine! Charlotte is such an amazing leader and threw the room for a sweet curve ball when she also had us stand to say the pledge! ONE NATION UNDER GOD  

Seeing our Superintendent, Mrs. Tracy Blackburn, being so intentional with our kids, asking for prayer, and cheering them on is INCREDIBLE. Seeing parents like The Dukes who go out of their way to give their child an opportunity to shine their light for Jesus is INCREDIBLE. Being part of this community is INCREDIBLE. 

August 13th, 2026

Yesterday, I had my first Huddle with the JCMS Softball Team, and tonight I had the joy of going to their first game!

So many of us have read, studied, and even memorized John 3:16, but have never heard the very next verse.

John 3:17 says, “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.”

At Huddle, we talked about the nature of Jesus and showed the girls what it looks like for Jesus to sit at the right hand of the Father continually interceding for us (Romans 8:34). 

In a world that is constantly looking for ways to tear us down, our Father is constantly lifting His children up.

During Huddle, I told the girls about my two-year-old son. When he was learning to walk, I never announced to the world every time he fell. I celebrated the two steps he took!

And I think that is a beautiful picture of our Father.

He isn’t standing over us, waiting to point out every time we fall. He is celebrating every step we take toward Him.

My son was able to join me at the game tonight, and he was sure to copy every cheer I hollered. 😂

It was a really good game, and I had so many favorite moments, but this is the one I want to share.

Even after a loss, coach and athlete locked eyes, grinned from ear to ear, high-fived,  and went to congratulate the other team before heading back onto the field to pray together.

God is GOOD. 

August 12th, 2026

I reserved a room in the MCHS Library for yesterday and today so I could meet individually with each of our leaders. Every meeting was so different.

I met some of them for the very first time, while others are athletes I met on my very first day with FCA last year. Some came to see me before school at 7:30 AM, when we could take our time. We had time to take care of business, talk, and pray together. Some came with their Luigi’s Ice during lunch, in the middle of the hustle and noise of the day. Two are seniors who were able to come during a free block, while others could only pop in for what felt like a few seconds between classes. I laughed with some and cried with others.

I didn’t know when they would come or how long they would be able to stay.  I just sat there with expectancy and a nice view of the hallway, hoping that eventually each one would join me at the table.

As I sat there waiting for each one, I began to think about how God waits for us.

Some have known Him for a very long time. Some are sitting down for the very first time. Sometimes we come to Him early, before the noise of the day begins, and linger with Him for a while. Sometimes we come to Him in the middle of the busyness, bringing Him whatever we have at the moment. Sometimes we find ourselves in seasons when we can sit with Him for hours at a time. Other times, we may only have what feels like a few seconds. Sometimes we go to Him with laughter and sometimes we go to Him in tears.

But He is always there, waiting.

He is in constant expectation, looking forward to being in our presence, watching as we go about our day.

Join Him at the table. 

August 11th, 2026

With the lightning today, the gym was PACKED! Cross country was in the bleachers, the cheerleaders were out front, the football team was on the court, and the JCMS Volleyball Team was right in the middle of it all trying to get set up for practice.

I’m so thankful for Mrs. Christina Small, who opened up her classroom and gave us a quiet place to dive into Mark 11:12-14, the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree.

We talked about how we never want to be a “fruit tree” that is covered in leaves but has no fruit. The Christian T-shirts, the cross necklaces, and the Bible verses posted to social media are great! There is absolutely nothing wrong with the "leaves." But we want to have the fruit to go with them!

Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-Control.

Our lives should produce the fruit of the Spirit, not just display the appearance of following Jesus.

Before we left, one of our empowered Athletes prayed and asked the Lord to make a way for the volleyball team to have the gym for practice so they could prepare for their first match on Monday.

When we closed out Huddle, we walked back into the gym and it had cleared out! The gym was theirs. They were ready to run drills and get to work. AMEN.

One of the drills they did was a mirroring drill. One athlete was the leader, and her partner had to follow her movements at the net, mirroring her until she stopped and set the ball.

Are we mirroring Him? Are we following Him closely enough to know when He tells us to move and when He tells us to stop? 

Join me on Monday, August 17th at 5 PM to cheer them on!

Jesus Curses a Fig Tree (Mark 11:12-14)

12 The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. 13 Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. 14 Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard him say it.

August 5th, 2026

God is ABSOLUTELY good and ALWAYS right on time. Every time I go to pray for this school year, I end up resting on "Go therefore and make disciples...." -Matthew 28:19. I have been asking Him SO many questions about what that will look like for this year and then He manages to reveal so many of the answers just in seeing these two faces. 

I am blessed. I couldn't name every single person who taught me about Jesus and poured into me, but if I could make a list, Mr. CB Morgan and Mrs. Kim Staples would be somewhere near the top. Recently, I ran into both of them on the same day, but in two different places after not seeing either of them for MANY years. This was no coincidence, but instead...an anointed appointment.  

Today is the first day of school in Jasper County and our schools aren't just places to learn, they're the mission field. Every classroom, hallway, cafeteria, bus, field, and gym is an opportunity to invest in others and point them to Christ. I am forever grateful for the MANY people who pointed me His way. 

July 27th, 2026

Just 3 days ago, I shared that I had a financial need...

I now only need $280/month to be FULLY FUNDED for Year Two!

LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE!

So many people think they have to give a HUGE amount of money to make a HUGE impact.

The truth is that the majority of my Home Team (monthly ministry partners) give between $10 and $25 each month.

One of the most impactful gifts I've received came from a former student who gave $11 as a one-time gift last year and $26.50 as a one-time gift this year. He has no idea how much he is now teaching (and encouraging) me.

Maybe there is one person who can give $3360 OR maybe it's

8 people giving $10/month AND 8 people giving $25/month. 

HOWEVER God does it,  I thank Him for EVERY gift and  I pray for EVERY giver.

Thank you for praying, giving, and going with me to see lives changed, souls saved, and JESUS all over our schools!

July 23rd, 2026

I've said it before, but I will say it again....I could NEVER document everything the Lord is doing. IT IS SO MUCH AND I AM SO GRATEFUL! 

When a pastor gives me even a moment to speak to his congregation, I do not take that privilege lightly. He is the shepherd of that flock, entrusted with their care, and he is graciously allowing me the opportunity to share with them. That is an incredible honor. Pastor David Artessa at Monticello Baptist Church has given us an opportunity to share what the Lord is doing through FCA as part of their Game Day Sunday and then join them for their Churchwide Prayer Walk that evening at 5 PM. I'm looking forward to it and so grateful to be included!  

I'm also so grateful for all of the sacred spaces and conversations I am invited into that can't be shared with all of you. One of our athletes said it best today, "Mrs. ScottiAnn all of the pictures from the big huddles and stuff on Facebook are really cool, but this is way better."  What she was referring to was just the opportunity to "break bread," pray for each other, and seek His will. AMEN! 

July 17th, 2026 - July 18th, 2026 

MCMS Cheerleaders are LOCKED IN! This weekend I hosted my very first FCA Camp! The girls improved as athletes, as a team, and most importantly…as disciples for Him! During their 24 hours together, they managed to practice, participate in a UGA Cheer Clinic, make core memories as a team, and dive into the word of God during four special Huddles: 

Connect - Cultivate - Choose - Commit

“My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples.” -John 15:8

Thank you to two of our new FCA Leaders at MCMS, Blake Crawford and Wesli Doolittle, who attended Leadership Camp this summer and came back ready to lead a Huddle for their team this weekend!

Thank you to ALL of the parents who made this such a special time for each girl!

Thank YOU, JESUS for being so present.

Is it crazy to say, I'm already planning for next year?

July 15th, 2026

There are 60 middle and high school FCA Student Leaders between Jasper County Middle School, Morgan County Middle School, and Morgan County High School. That is a LOT of kids, but it is VERY important to me to ensure that each one is discipled this school year by an adult FCA Leader.

Today, I worked on matching students to adults. There is a LOT to consider and I confess I am still getting to know ALL of the leaders. Please join me in praying for these matches.  In some schools, each adult FCA Leader is able to have just one FCA Student Leader and in some schools they have as many as 7. Pray for not only their relationship with each student, but the relationships between students in the group. We want to lead each and every single one of them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. 

July 14th, 2026

The JCMS Student Leadership Team gathered tonight to share a meal and join in the Georgia Statewide Bible Reading, an annual event where the entire Bible is read aloud across all 159 counties on 7/14.

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7:14

Jasper County was assigned Psalm 55 - 68 and I could barely read the words in my own Bible as I heard OUR student leaders boldly sharing God's word from the Jasper County Courthouse steps. 

At one point, a guy in a loud truck circled the square with the window rolled down and yelled, "HELP ME!" I know his intentions were to be funny, but I couldn't stop thinking about two things. First, the world will ALWAYS try to distract you from what the Lord is trying to do right in front of you. Second, we are surrounded every single day by lost souls crying out for a Savior. It's time to introduce them to Him. LET'S GO. 

July 9th, 2026

Last week, I had the privilege of taking 27 of OUR students to FCA Leadership Camp. At the same time, 5 of OUR coaches, along with their spouses and children, traveled to Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island for FCA Coaches & Family Camp.

This year's global FCA theme is "Proven," based on John 15:8. God's Word tells us that we prove to be His disciples by bearing fruit that glorifies Him. I prayed for disciples who make disciples and that each camper would experience the manifest presence of God. Thank You, Lord, for answering those prayers!

Camp costs $525 per person for the week. Every camper receives a Bible, devotional, journal, transportation, T-shirt, meals, lodging, and the MIRACULOUS work of the Holy Spirit throughout the week.

The majority of these students and families would not have been able to attend without our $250 Golf Hole Sponsors. Their generosity made an eternal impact, and I praise God for their gift and their heart to give.

As I read ALL of the thank you cards written to our golf hole sponsors, I was in awe of how wonderfully different they each were. Some have spelling mistakes. Some are written in less-than-perfect handwriting. Some are just a few sentences long, while others fill every available inch of the card. Many mention something as simple as the warm meals they received at camp. Many mention their encounter with God. Many describe how He changed their life this week and one even tells that she would not be alive today if she had not been at camp. Despite all their differences, every card tells the same story: because of your generosity, they experienced His love in a real and tangible way.

Thank you again...

Monticello Dairy Queen

Covenant Park Church

Georgia Civil

Judy Yielding State Farm

Madison Car Care

Grace Fellowship Madison

Moss Air Services

Sam and Sarah Ball

Schremmer Service Center

First Independent Methodist Church

Soulfisher Consulting

Wagner Staffing

MeMe's House at the Shoppes of Monticello

Paul Holmes

Doug and Ivey Connelly 

NuArt

First United Methodist Church 

Ralph and Lucy Bennett

United Bank

Arena Physical Therapy

Embry Farm Services

July 7th, 2026

I had the chance to join the MCHS Softball Team for their second day of FCA Team Softball Camp in Columbus, GA. When Jessi Stanley asked if I wanted to join her for a road trip to Columbus, I knew I couldn't turn the opportunity down. When we arrived, the girls were ready for back-to-back games. I, however, was NOT ready for the coach to welcome me into the dugout moments before the first game started. 

If you've spent any time around a field, you know the dugout is more than just a place to keep equipment. It's where teammates encourage one another, coaches pour into their players, adjustments are made, and moments are shared that most people never get to see. Being invited into that space was an HONOR I will never take lightly. I hurried in and tried to wipe away my tears of joy from the corner seat. 

I haven't learned all of the girls names yet and I certainly did not want to get in the way, so I didn't do my normal hootin and hollerin from the dugout. BUT what a blessing it was to be in the dugout as they won both games at the South Commons Softball Complex, the same place where I plan to see them win the State Championship in November. 

After the wins, we were off to the evening conference where Sarah Roberts, Chaplain for the University of Oklahoma Softball Team, taught a powerful lesson on discipleship. "What does a disciple trying to make another disciple actually do? See People and Serve People." 

Will Parker and Kelsi Jones, FCA Teammates, closed the service in worship and IT WAS OVER THE TOP. You know it is a good night when you go WAY over schedule and no one notices or cares. Holy Spirit was moving in that room! YES, GOD! Jessi and I had a super late night ride back to Jasper County, but the trip was worth EVERY SINGLE MILE. 

June 29th, 2026 - July 3rd, 2026 

I had the absolute BLESSING of joining 27 of our students on a school bus headed to FCA Leadership Camp this week. At the same time, 5 of our coaches, along with their spouses and children, traveled to Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island for FCA Coaches & Family Camp. I prayed each one of them would experience the manifest presence of God. I prayed the same for myself. Thank You, Lord, for answering those prayers! 

A quick search of camp will reveal thousands of pictures capturing the fun we had through competition and fellowship on the island. Cameras and phones disappear when we step into praise, worship, and huddle. Not even a picture could never capture those sacred moments. 

I would love to put into words everything I experienced in those spaces, but I know I don't have the ability and so much of it isn't mine to tell anyways. Those stories belong to OUR coaches and athletes, our OVERCOMERS by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of THEIR testimony. Please, ask them to share it with you. 

What I can share are the "one-liners" I managed to jot down in my journal from speakers I heard throughout the week: 

-Hearing About God is NOT Hearing From God. 

-Chiseling away at the stone is how you get the statue. 

-Commune with God, Connect to Christ Followers, and Call Others to do the Same. 

-Fruit is the evidence of discipleship. 

-God's withholding is ALWAYS for your good. 

-Don't do life with a sprinkle of Jesus.

-Before you ask Him for it, ask Him if He wants it for you. 

-You can't say "yes" to Jesus and "yes" to the world. 

-"Follow your heart" is the worst advice you could ever be given. 

-Let your failures be burned up, not your future. 

-I better find clothes in the closet if this is where you abide. 

-Dead stuff has no obligation. Life brings obligation. 

-Sin can't take away your salvation, but it can make you feel like it has. 

-Go and make disciples WITH Him. 

June 25th, 2026 

I found this graphic for Discovery Bible Study (DBS) online and I had to share it! It’s a great cheat sheet. With DBS, you aren’t the teacher with all of the answers. Instead, God is the teacher and you are DISCOVERING answers as you read the Bible. Today, I was on page 32 “Equip with Scripture" in the E3 Playbook Devotional I've been doing with the FCA Leadership Teams. I think so many of us are hesitant to disciple because we think we don't know enough. I am encouraging ALL leaders to use DBS to guide their Huddles. Instead of worrying about how much they know, they can look forward to how much they will DISCOVER! 

June 23rd, 2026 

While speaking at Enon Baptist Church in May, I discovered they were getting ready for VBS and I was THRILLED to see Bear would be old enough to go! Vacation Bible School played a MAJOR role in my family growing up and I couldn't wait to get him signed up for his first one!

The theme was "Read to Achieve" and I confess, I had my reservations. Exactly how much reading would my two year old be doing? 

I have a lot of experience working with teenagers. Over the last four nights, I picked up a TON of tips and tricks for working with younger kids AND I learned just how capable kids of ALL ages are. While learning God's word, Bear was able to work on letter recognition, sounds, and blending! IT WAS AMAZING! 

As a middle and high school teacher, I always wanted to challenge my students and provide them with a rigorous learning environment. Lord, help me to do the same thing for coaches and athletes in FCA Huddles. 

June 22nd, 2026 

I ended up spending hours wandering through the Bible today. One scripture would point to another and then another and then another! When I went to share what I had learned with the leaders in the BAND App, I meant to tell them that the Lord had led me down a lot of "rabbit trails" today. I ended up posting "rabbi trails." I raced to edit the post and correct my mistake when Holy Spirit stopped me. RABBI trails!? That's good!!!!

Matthew, Bear, and I were able to visit FCA Leadership Camp in St. Simons last year for about 36 hours. It was a whirlwind trip and we certainly didn't get to see and hear everything the week held. BUT one of the speakers during that short period of time taught us about walking so close with the Lord that we are "covered in the dust of the Rabbi." I had never heard this before, but I have thought about it hundreds of times over the last year.  May I be COVERED in the dust of the Rabbi, always ready, willing, and able to go down every RABBI TRAIL He leads me on! 

June 18th, 2026 

As of this morning, we have 26 athletes from the Lake Oconee Area going to Leadership Camp. I can't help but picture each of these students standing in the center of "their circle" sharing the gospel. One of the tools from the E3 Playbook Devotional I'm doing with the leadership team is the E3 Map. 

Excerpt from page 12 in the E3 Playbook: 

Take a minute and remember the person or people who first shared the good news of Jesus Christ with you. Had they not shared the truth with you, your life might look very different Where do you think that individual heard the Gospel? Behind every believer is another faithful believer who engaged others to multiply the Kingdom. In Scripture, we see this process demonstrated repeatedly. Jesus engages individuals, but His invitation to follow Him is also extended into that person’s circle of influence. He engages both the individual and the people they are in relationship with. Consider how Jesus engaged both Zacchaeus and his circle of influence. He said, “today it is necessary for me to stay at your house.” In Greek, the word house is interpreted as household or circle of influence. Jesus wasn’t just going to a location but to a community of people who resided and interacted there. The result: salvation came to Zacchaeus’ entire household (Luke 19:1-10). When you Engage to Multiply, you don’t just see individuals, you see networks of people that can be transformed by the Gospel. One tool that illustrates this principle is the E3 Map. The E3 Map gives clarity and direction so that you can Engage to Multiply. Once you have created an E3 Map, start engaging using the principles previously outlined. However, as you go, remember what Jesus instructed. If the peace of the Gospel rests on someone, stay with them and invest in them (Luke 10:1-12). You are now ready to move from Engage to Equip!

June 10th, 2026 

This was my view for the day...our newly renovated sanctuary at First Independent Methodist Church! The renovation of this House of the Lord, built in 1920, included the addition of a sound booth and a lot of electrical work! Our pastors asked if I could be there today for the setup of the computer. 

I started attending FIMC full time with Matthew shortly after we started dating. I don't know exactly when or how it happened, but it wasn't long before I found myself running the computer and/or soundboard during services. Now, I feel odd to sit anywhere other than behind the computer during a church service. There are so many different ways to serve your church, but this is by far MY favorite. 

While the computer was being set up with the platform and resources we use, I was able to work on some FCA business. I felt like I was literally working in His office! It was perfect. When I had finished making several phone calls and responding to emails, I went to charge up the new laptop before leaving for the day. That's when I discovered the problem. Because of where the ports are, I couldn't connect to the sound board and charger at the same time. I was SO frustrated!!! To tell you the truth, I was mad. 

After such a productive and meaningful day for both FCA and FIMC, it was aggravating to see it ruined over something so ridiculous. I literally started to cry, snapped this picture to send to Matthew, and went to get the box so I could start the return process. Before I could even get to the box, Matthew responded with the most simple solution. I laughed. I cried. I laughed some more. I was ready to throw in the towel or even throw the laptop against the wall, but not Matthew! 

Today, I am reminded of the Potter and His patient work in our lives. Scripture doesn't say that God merely makes new things; it says, “Behold, I am making all things new” (Revelation 21:5). What a comfort to know that when I am frustrated, broken, impatient, or ready to give up, the Master Potter doesn't discard the clay. Instead, He continues His work, shaping and refining it according to His purpose (Jeremiah 18:1–6).

Thank You, Lord, for never throwing in the towel on me. Thank You for Your grace, Your patience, and Your promise to keep making all things new.

May 29th, 2026
When I first started teaching, I would get a lot of visits from Mr. Jerry Bunch. He worked for Middle Georgia RESA and would often stop by just to check on me, troubleshoot technology, and teach me a new tech tip. If you ever asked him how he was doing, he would ALWAYS respond, "Living the dream." The response stood out to me no matter how many times I heard it and I admired him so much for it. I haven't quite gotten in the habit of responding that way, but I am absolutely living the dream. Every time I slip up and respond with, "Good. How are you?" I immediately regret it and want to clarify that I'm actually better than I have ever been in my life, beyond grateful, and blessed to overflowing! 

That being said, there are also really hard days in ministry.  Recently, I've been struggling with several hard days back to back. So, when my mentor, role model, friend, and all around woman of wisdom invited me to bring Bear over for breakfast smoothies and some Polaris riding, I couldn't have gotten there fast enough. When my parents invited Bear to have his very first sleepover that same night, I started quickly packing his bags! 

Right in the middle of packing, I started to feel unbelievably guilty. I am living the dream. So, why was I so excited to get away from ministry this morning and why am I so excited to send my greatest blessing away tonight? 

Then, there was Bear's Jesus doll stuffed in the top of his sleepover bag, reminding me of what I learned at Jasper County Preschool. Bear's Jesus doll attended several of their huddles with me and at our last huddle, the preschoolers seemed to really struggle with the idea that on the seventh day of creation God rested, but didn't sleep. I even tried to reassure them by reading Psalm 121:4 that says He "will neither slumber nor sleep."

When I told our Assistant Pastor Michael about their struggle, he challenged me: God doesn't sleep, but did Jesus? 

WOW! While God does not sleep, Jesus certainly did. In fact, He was found sleeping in the middle of a storm.  Why? Because he was a tired human like us! Even if you're "living the dream" and blessed beyond measure,  you still need rest. Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is take a good break, get some rest, and allow Him to refresh us. 

May 19th, 2026 

Do you want to know what is really cool? Jessi Fincher is not only an amazing friend and sister in Christ who PATIENTLY waited when I was late for breakfast this morning, but she is also the FCA GA Regional Director of Ministry Advancement! HOW COOL IS THAT?!  

The entire Georgia Region Leadership Team was coming together at Farmview for their monthly meeting, so after breakfast I was able to hug the ones I had not seen in a while and officially meet Steve Pruitt, FCA GA Regional Director of Sport, and Randy Bruno, FCA GA Regional Vice President. I'm so thankful for Randy who delayed starting their meeting in order to see how I was doing, speak words of wisdom and encouragement, and have sweet Brooke Shealy pray over me. I work for the Most High God and the most amazing ministry. 

On a side note, I had to capture a picture of Steve and Jessi. It was like watching brother and sister across the table from me. 

May 12th, 2026 

Thank you to our two newest hole sponsors for our upcoming FCA Golf Tournament at the Oconee Course and Reynolds! These hole sponsorships provide us with all of our ministry resources, from Bibles to camp scholarships and everything in-between! 

May 11th, 2026 

The Annual FCA Golf Tournament was today and it was PERFECT! 65 Hole Sponsors, 41 Major Sponsors, 30 Teams, 120 Golfers, 1 Beautiful Course, & ONE mission becoming evermore reachable: “To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.” This is Our God! He doesn’t just show up...He blows us away. Every dollar goes back in to our local ministry and camp scholarship fund as we continue to take the Gospel to coaches and athletes in Morgan, Greene, Jasper, Putnam, & Taliaferro Counties. PRAISE HIM!!! 

May 4th - May 8th, 2026 

Training Camp is a week-long experience in Kansas City, Missouri for staff to be poured into spiritually and professionally by talented FCA staff and partners. The training is specifically for individuals within their first year of being on staff and as soon as you arrive in Kansas City, you are placed into a huddle. I spent every day and every night this week with this small group of women who quickly became my dear friends. Aleta Guinto is serving in Oregon, Patrice Corso in Illinois, Amanda Hallman in North Carolina, Stacy Criss in Maryland, CC Holter in North Dakota, and Kim Decker is serving in Tennessee.  These are MIGHTY WOMEN OF GOD and I can't wait to "sail away" with them again soon! "Mary had Elizabeth. Ruth had Naomi. Martha had Mary. God uses sacred sisterhood to redeem a generation." 

April 22nd, 2026

MCMS Huddle This Morning!

It was our FOURTH huddle in a row having STUDENT speakers! We are so excited to see them USING the power inside of them!

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” -Acts 1:8

April 20th, 2026

Thank you to our two newest hole sponsors for our upcoming FCA Golf Tournament at the Oconee Course and Reynolds! These hole sponsorships provide us with all of our ministry resources, from Bibles to camp scholarships and everything in-between! 

SoulFisher Consulting 

Mr. Allen Sheneman

1550 Westminster Way, 

Madison, GA. 30650

Currently, SoulFisher Consulting is working to build the Rabern/Jackson Memorial Garden at Morgan County Middle School! 

Madison Car Care 

madisoncarcare.com

(706) 342-4774

 1040 Confederate Road | Madison, GA 30650