Respond with Seasoning and Truth
Hello Altered Stories Family. As I write, we are just a few months out from the election here in the U.S and we are still seeing unrest on the streets. Just yesterday, my husband and I were taking part in some praise and worship, and we found out that the local BLM...
Peace in Seasons of Change
Hello Altered Stories Family, As I write we are in a season of change. Since the pandemic started, the word normal has not been spoken over this country. We have seen lockdowns, as well as violence in the streets. This has caused a feeling of unrest, yet the more...
Unity over Division
Hello Altered Stories Family. I want to take a few moments to talk about a subject that is personal to me, because I have seen the division within the body of Christ that can come out of it. Have you ever been part of a church split? Have you ever watched as the...
Why Jesus Return Matters
Hello Altered Stories Family! I hope you all are well, and staying safe during these extraordinary times. I want to ask you a question, if Yeshua Jesus is returning in body form, why should we care? Seriously, why should we be concerned if he returns or not, to set up...
Freedom Inside the Fence
Hello Altered Stories Family, In my last article I talked about what freedom in Christ is not. Now I want to talk about what it is, and just like last time, it may not be what you think. As I write we are in a dilemma, where we are divided over the future of America....
What Freedom in Christ is Not
Hello Altered Stories Family. As July is often related to freedom, I wanted to take a moment to reflect, and this may not go the direction you might expect. When you think of freedom, what words come to mind? Perhaps flags, fireworks, food and fun? However, the Bible...
Shalom
Hello Altered Stories Family, This month, I wanted to tackle the subject of Shalom, which in Hebrew means peace. However, peace is not the only meaning of the word. Among others it can mean complete welfare, or prosperity, wholeness, harmony, and wellness. Does the...
Be the Light in the Darkness
Hello Altered Stories Ministry Family, As I was considering what to write this week with the world on fire, fear and mistrust running rampant. I wanted to take a step back, take a deep breath, and look at everything through God’s eyes. We have a massive gaping wound...
Your First Breath in Eternity
Hello Altered Stories Family, Let me set the stage for a moment. You are fast asleep, and your husband comes in, waking you up with bad news. Not just the ordinary kind, but the kind of news that twists your gut. One of your dear friends has taken their last breath...
New Mercies
Hello Altered Stories Family! Have you ever had one of those moments where you are so overcome that you know you don’t deserve new mercy, because you have so screwed up? I have. When I had come back to the Lord, and was slowly getting my life right before him after...