Chapter 1 Try Again #60

Chapter 2 #61

Examining my heart. My New Year starts in February. Scripture references Psalm 139:23-24 & Proverbs 4:23 The brown beans did me dirty!

Chapter 1 Try Again #60

Start, try again, persevere. Catching up and moving forward. Scripture references: John 15, Proverbs 18:21 & 1 Timothy 6:11 Thank you Mary & Stephanie for calling out something in me I didn't see. Your words have changed me for the better.

#59 Resilient Faith with Levi Bragg

In this conversation, Levi shares his profound journey with ALS, detailing the onset of symptoms during his military service, the challenges of diagnosis, and the emotional impact on his family. He emphasizes the importance of faith, community support, and leadership throughout his experiences. Levi's story is one of resilience and hope, as he navigates life with ALS while maintaining a strong connection to his family and faith. In this conversation, Levi shares his journey of living with ALS, exploring themes of masculinity, faith, and identity. He discusses the societal pressures on men to provide and how his diagnosis forced him to reevaluate his worth beyond his career. Through faith, he finds joy in the struggle and emphasizes the importance of community support. Levi also reflects on the hope that comes with medical advancements and the daily choices he makes to focus on positivity amidst challenges.**As mentioned, Levi is the guest of my birthday party this year! If you're new around here, that means for my birthday, I like to collect monetary donations to give to someone special to bless their socks off! This year, it's Levi Bragg & his family. My birthday isn't until Aug. 25 but it's never too early to start celebrating! I accept FB pay, PayPal @MaxettaGadd & Venmo @MaxettaGadd Thank you for being here! You matter!

#58 Sandra Rule joins us to share about her journey with Anorexia Nervosa

Sandra Rule bravely shares her journey with an Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa. You will hear her realization of the diagnosis, determination to get help and willingness to help others! Giver her a follow-on FB Sandra Rule & TikTok Sandrad.rule Stay Another Day please call or text 988 if you or a loved one are having emotional distress. Help is available 24/7. You matter and the world is better with you in it. Treatment Center Mentioned: CAMC Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry 304-388-1000 Just in case you need a ridiculously good meal, check out The Cookhouse at Holly River St. Park. Give them a follow-on FB for hours of operation & drop me off a loaf a bread on your way home.

#57 You can call them resources. I call them some of my favorite deposits!

Today I'm sharing some of my favorite things! Specifically, content that makes me better! Scripture references: Psalm 139:23, Psalm 51:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRstuOM2DvU&t=3070s] & Matthew 7:3-5Audiobook rec. Here Be Dragons by Melanie ShanklePodcasts recs. Let's Read The Gospels with Annie F. Downs, Untangle Your Thoughts with Jessica Hottle, Jefferson Fisher Podcast, The Big Boo Cast with Melanie Shankle & Sophie Hudson, That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs, Specific Episode of In-Joy with Mattie Jackson aired 4/22/25, S5 E4 with Mary Marantz (if anyone knows her, please connect us!).TikTok follow rec. local friend, Jessica at _life.with.jessBook rec. being real is greater than being perfect by Justin DavisMarriage builders-Refine Us ministry online & on social media, books The Marriage Gift 365 Daily Prayers by Aaron & Jennifer Smith and The Praying Wife/Husband by Stormie Omartian.Daily Devos-Settle My Soul by Karen Ehman & Ruth Schwenk, Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young & New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp. I have been craving homemade hot dog chili. I like my chili sweet. Comedian-Derrick Stroup on all the socials