There Is Hope in Jesus Christ.
Website Update
Website Update — New Ways to Connect
Thank you for your patience while I worked through some technical issues with the website. I apologize for any inconvenience these issues may have caused.
The website has been updated, and all buttons and links should now be working properly. If you find a button or link that does not work or does not take you to the correct place, please let me know so I can correct it.
New Ways to Connect
There are now two ways to connect with me directly through the website:
Chat with Us — Look for the “Chat with Us” button in the bottom-right corner of the website. You can use it to ask questions, get help finding resources, share your story, or share a praise report about what God has done in your life. Your message will come to me through the website.
WhatsApp — You can also connect with me directly through WhatsApp:
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On the Join the Discussion page, click the “Join the Discussion” button.
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On the Share Your Story/Testimony page, click the “Share Your Testimony” button.
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Both of these buttons will take you directly to my WhatsApp, where you can send me a message.
I am normally available at my computer from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM Mountain Time, and I will respond as quickly as I am able. You are still welcome to leave a message outside these hours, and I will respond when I am available.
I hope these updates make it easier for you to connect, ask questions, find resources, share your story, or simply tell me about something God has done in your life.
Thank you again for your patience as I continue working to make this website a welcoming and helpful place for you to grow in Christ and connect with others.
I know what it is like to carry deep wounds, painful memories, rejection, childhood abuse, grief, and years of believing lies about my worth and identity. I trust God, but I still experience struggles. Struggling does not mean that God has abandoned us. Often, it becomes the very place where He draws us closer, teaches us to depend on Him, and reveals His truth more deeply.
God has prepared me for this ministry through personal suffering, healing, biblical study, spiritual formation, and years of learning to follow Jesus through every season of life. My experiences allow me to speak with compassion and honesty, while my theological education helps me teach God’s Word carefully and faithfully. I am currently pursuing a Doctor of Christian Leadership with an emphasis in Spiritual Formation, with an anticipated graduation in 2027.
God also used two important men to lead me closer to Him. My husband, Joseph Johnson, who passed away in 2024, helped lead me to salvation and encouraged my relationship with Jesus Christ. Later, Pastor Joseph Pedroza challenged me to read the New Testament and helped begin the process of changing how I understood God. Through their influence, God opened my heart to His Word and began preparing me for the ministry you see today.
My hope is that this website helps you recognize God’s truth instead of believing Satan’s lies. Healing and spiritual growth are not easy, but they are worth every step because Jesus walks with us throughout the journey.
As I study God’s Word, one question continually guides my life, my ministry, and everything I write:
What Did Jesus Do?
When we look at how Jesus loved, taught, forgave, served, prayed, suffered, welcomed the rejected, and walked alongside the broken, we discover both the heart of God and the pattern He calls us to follow. This ministry is built upon studying what Jesus did, understanding what His life and teachings reveal, and applying His example to our own spiritual formation and daily lives.
God never gave up on me. He pursued me, protected me, and patiently led me into the truth of who I am in Jesus Christ. By His grace, He has taken my story of pain, rejection, abuse, grief, and restoration and transformed it into a ministry of compassion, hope, biblical teaching, and discipleship.
My desire is to point others to Jesus Christ—the One who heals the brokenhearted, restores hope, renews our identity, and gives new purpose as his servant of God christie
As you explore this ministry, my prayer is that you will discover that your wounds do not define you, your struggles do not disqualify you, and the lies spoken over your life do not have the final word. God’s truth does. He is still writing your story.
Whether you are taking your first step toward Jesus or have walked with Him for many years, I pray these resources help you know Him more deeply, understand what He did, follow His example more faithfully, and experience His transforming work in your life.
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."
Matthew 11:28
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There Is Hope in Jesus Christ.
Transformed to Serve the Broken Through Jesus Christ
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."
- Psalm 147:3
My Story: From Brokenness to God’s Hope
Written immediately following the events of July 19–24, 2026, Continue the Journey is a Bible study series born out of one of the most difficult weeks of my life. As Jesus Christ faithfully met me through His Word, these studies became a record of the Scriptures He used to renew my mind, strengthen my faith, and draw me back to Himself.
My prayer is that as you study these Psalms, you will recognize God’s faithfulness in your own life, grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ, and be encouraged to continue your journey with Him.
Click Discover What Jesus Did to visit My Ministry Library, where you can read or download this series.
Explore my collection of Bible studies, devotionals, reflections, journals, essays, and other Christ-centered writings.
Take your next step toward hope, healing, and a deeper walk with Jesus Christ. Wherever you are today, there is a place for you here.
My Ministry Library
Welcome to My Ministry Library
Welcome to my personal collection of writings created through years of studying God's Word, walking through life's hardships, and experiencing His transforming grace.
Each resource has been written with one purpose—to encourage your faith, deepen your understanding of Scripture, strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ, and help you continue growing in your spiritual journey.
Whether you are looking for biblical teaching, personal encouragement, practical discipleship, or thoughtful reflections on everyday life, I pray these writings point you to God's truth and remind you that He is faithful in every season.
Study • Grow • Transform
"Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path."
Psalm 119:105 (NLT)
❤️ God's Word penetrates the heart.
Hebrews 4:12
🌱 God's Word accomplishes His purpose.
Isaiah 55:10–11
🕊️ God transforms and restores the heart.
Ezekiel 36:26
Click on any title below to open the PDF and explore the writings God has led me to share through this ministry.
📚bible studies and devotionals
Grow deeper in God’s Word through clear, Christ-centered Bible studies.
Faithful Women of Scripture
A thirteen-part series revealing God’s character through twelve women of Scripture. Each study points to Jesus Christ and helps you apply God’s truth to your life.
Begin with Sarah — Trusting God’s Promises and continue through the final study.
1. Sarah — Trusting God's Promises
2. Rahab — Trusting God Beyond Your Past
3. Ruth — Faithfulness, Loyalty, and God's Redemption
4. Hannah — Surrendering Your Heart to God
5. Deborah--Courageous Leadership and Obedient Faith
6. Abigail — Wisdom, Humility, and Peacemaking
7. Mary, the Mother of Jesus — Humble Surrender to God's Will
8. Mary Magdalene — Grace, Forgiveness, and Devoted Discipleship
9. Martha and Mary of Bethany — Choosing What Matters Most
10. The Samaritan Woman — Living Water for a Thirsty Soul
11. Lydia — An Open Heart and a Willing Spirit
12. Priscilla — Growing Together in Ministry
13. From Their Story to Yours — Living as a Faithful Disciple of Jesus Christ
Walking with God Bible Study Series
A six-book discipleship journey from brokenness to spiritual growth in Jesus Christ. Each study points to His healing, identity, purpose, transformation, grace, and the call to keep walking faithfully with Him.
Begin with Book 1 — From Brokenness to Transformation and continue through all six studies.
Book 1-From Brokenness to Transformation
Book 2-Living Worthy of His Call
Book 3-Finding Freedom from Rejection
Book 5-Becoming More Like Jesus
Closing Invitation
My prayer is that these writings meet you right where you are and remind you that Jesus is still able to heal, restore, and transform your life. As you read, I pray your heart is encouraged, your faith is strengthened, and your eyes are turned fully toward Him. These pages are not about me---they are about Jesus Christ, the Savior who heals the broken, restores the weary, and transforms lives through His grace.
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you.”
Psalm 51:12 NLT
Bible Studies and Devotionals to Help You Grow Through God's Word
Heavenly Father,
Before these words are read, I ask that You prepare the heart of every person who comes here. Let Your Holy Spirit open their eyes to Your truth and soften every place that has become wounded, hardened, or weary. May the words You have placed on my heart become Your words in theirs, taking root deeply and producing lasting transformation.
Pierce their hearts with Your love, Your grace, and Your truth. Remove every barrier that keeps them from You, and draw them gently into Your presence. Restore what has been broken, renew what has grown weary, and remind them that they are deeply loved, fully known, and never beyond Your reach.
May every page they read bring them one step closer to You, and may Your Word accomplish exactly what You desire in their lives.
In the precious name of Jesus,
Amen.
🌿 Christian Living
Essays connecting biblical truth to everyday life, helping readers see God at work and think biblically about the world.
Written immediately following the events of July 19–24, 2026
This six-paper series shares how Jesus Christ faithfully met me during one of the most difficult weeks of my life. Begin with the main testimony, Choosing Christ in the Middle of the Battle, and then continue through the five companion Bible studies to discover the Scriptures God used to renew my mind, strengthen my faith, and draw me back to Himself.
When the Lies Return July 5, 2026
Holding On When the Waiting Feels Endless
Resting in God’s Unfailing Love
Choosing Christ In the Middle of the Battle
Psalm 13-Learning to Trust God When He Feels Silent
Psalm 27-Choosing Confidence in the Lord
Psalm 34-God's Nearness to the Brokenhearted
Psalm 43-43-Hope for the Downcast Soul
Walking with God This Week Archive
These previous weekly devotionals come from the Walking with God This Week page and offer Scripture, reflection, and practical application. The current week’s devotion can be found on that page.
Walking with God This Week Archive
These previous weekly devotionals come from the Walking with God This Week page and offer Scripture, reflection, and practical application. The current week’s devotion can be found on that page.
August 2-8, 2026-Weekly Scripture
My Response to August 2-8 Weekly Scripture
August 9- 15, 2026-Weekly Scripture
My Response to August 9-15 Weekly Scripture
August 16-22, 2026 Weekly Scripture
🎓 Study Guides & Ministry Resources
Guided resources for personal study, small groups, and ministry growth.
Includes Scripture studies, discussion questions, practical application, teaching outlines, sermons, ministry papers, academic research, and downloadable resources.
Songs that help me worship, heal, and keep going
Jesus Character Reference List
Know God's Names Reference List
List of Men in Bible Reference list
Prophets in Bible Reference list
Characteristics of GOD Reference List
What God Says about Salvation Reference list
What God Says about Justification Reference List
What God says about Redemption Reference list
The Beginning of Ministry Series
From Knowing God to Following Jesus in Faithful Service
This five-paper series tells the story of how a desire to know God grew into a deeper understanding of His Word, identity in Christ, spiritual formation, discipleship, calling, and service. Beginning with my first sermon in 2022 and reflecting on what God has taught me since, these papers honestly preserve both where I began and how my understanding has developed.
This is not a story of having arrived. It is a testimony to God's continuing work of teaching, correcting, transforming, and preparing me to serve. My hope is that as you read, you will be encouraged to seek God through His Word, know Jesus Christ more deeply, continue growing as His disciple, and faithfully follow wherever He leads.
The work God began continues—and I am still following Jesus.
Paper 1 — My First Sermon: Where My Ministry Journey Began
Paper 2 — The Original Sermon: Changing Your Thoughts
Paper 3 — Four Years Later: What I Understand Now
Paper 4 — When the Calling Became Clearer
Paper 5 — When the Calling Became a Ministry: Learning to Walk in What God Was Calling Me to Do