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I Choose Today to Celebrate His Legacy

Molinda Hern December 28, 2024

Today, my son would have turned 31 years old. Though his life was brief, it left an eternal imprint on my heart. The memories I have of him are tender, precious, and irreplaceable. Losing him to SIDS was a heartbreak that shook my soul, but his life continues to shape the way I love, live, and trust God. Grief is a journey, one that doesn’t truly end but evolves as time passes. What I’ve learned along the way is that God meets us in the middle of our sorrow. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” This has been my experience: God’s presence has been my refuge, His promises my anchor. As I reflect on my son’s life today, I am reminded of the lessons his brief time on earth taught me. His life, though short, revealed the beauty and depth of love—a love that doesn’t end when life on this earth does. His legacy reminds me to cherish the small, fleeting moments and to trust God with every step, even when the road feels impossibly hard. Grief has a way of opening our hearts to see the world

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I Choose Today to Keep God Center

Molinda Hern November 7, 2024

In the vastness of the universe, there is an order and purpose that holds everything together—a design that keeps planets in orbit and stars in place. Imagine if everything in existence revolved around one fixed point, a single source of strength and purpose. When God is at the center of our lives, He becomes that fixed point, the foundation around which everything else finds its balance and meaning. He is not just a part of our lives; He is the heart of it all, directing our steps, shaping our priorities, and bringing peace to the chaos. Living with God at the center means aligning our lives around His wisdom, love, and guidance, allowing Him to be the steady axis that keeps everything else in its proper place. There is a saying in the church community, “We live in a fallen world.” This means we live in a world that is overcome with doing evil, doing wrong, or worse yet, doing right in one’s own eyes. I recently heard someone say, the universe was meant to have one center in which the whole universe orbits around. This one center keeps everything aligned and orderly. The problem since (and the reason) sin

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I Choose Today to Act Justly

Molinda Hern June 18, 2024

In my last blog, I discussed the requirements for a Product Owner at my job and how I practically apply those requirements with my team. I drew a parallel between the role of a Product Owner and God, with His Word as our ultimate guide. Today, let’s explore what God, our ‘Product Owner,’ requires of us. Micah 6:8 clearly states God’s expectations: “No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what He requires of you: to do what is right [do what is fair; to act justly], to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” (NLT) This verse encapsulates the essence of righteous living by highlighting three core requirements: acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Today, let’s delve into the first requirement: Act Justly. To act justly means to live with a commitment to fairness, integrity, and justice. It involves making decisions and taking actions that are right and fair, both in personal conduct and in dealing with others. How can we apply this principle to our lives? Acting justly begins with personal integrity. It’s about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. For instance, there

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I Choose Today to Hear God’s Whisper

Molinda Hern June 4, 2024

Have you ever had someone whisper something to you? You know, you are in a meeting, or a crowded place and someone wants to tell you something that is just for your ears? The words are so important to the whisperer that they felt compelled to share their message at that very moment. In the midst of life bustling around, they want to tell you something significant. How do you posture yourself in order to hear the whispered words? You probably lean (get closer) into the whisperer ever so slightly; maybe with your head and ear. You may close your eyes in a focused attempt to hear better. You drown out the noise around you, quieting your mind, so you can concentrate on the message. You don’t want to miss a word of the whispered message. In this moment, there is an intimacy between you and the whisperer. A moment where it is just a conversation for the two of you. Can you imagine this scenario? I’m sure you have been in this situation before, so it is not too difficult to imagine. We know the feeling of intimacy a shared whisper creates when experienced with another, but what about

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I Choose Today to Not Worry

Molinda Hern May 25, 2024

When circumstances become difficult or challenging, many of us spend a lot of time trying to come up with solutions. We worry about every detail—anything and everything that could go wrong or all the different variables. Sometimes we are so busy worrying, we become paralyzed by all the conjecture. We do nothing! But there is good news for me and for you: we are not alone in dealing with difficulties and challenges, and God has a solution today for tomorrow’s worries! Jesus Himself tells us as much in His Sermon on the Mount, saying: “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.“ Matthew 6:34 MSG I am in a season where I need to have faith and trust in God, not lean on my own understanding. I need to remind myself that God has tomorrow’s solutions ready for tomorrow, not for today. “Holy Spirit, please keep reminding me that tomorrow’s solutions are already taken care of and I don’t have to worry about anything. Remind me that God will

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