Wednesday 2/29/12

What an awesome day! Glory to God, I love life----  ;) 
Sonny thanks for being a Godly mentor in my life! 

Proverbs 2:12 "To deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perverse things."

Wisdom will save you from the ways of the wicked men... The message on Proverbs 9-15

So now you can pick what's true & fair and all the good trails! Lady wisdom will be your close friend, and brother knowledge your pleasant companion. Good sense will scout ahead for danger, insight will keep an eye out for you. They'll keep you from making wrong turns, or following bad directions themselves. Losers who make evil and throw parties to celebrate perversity, traveling paths that go nowhere, wandering in the maze of detours and dead ends! This was from bible gateway (the message translation) fantastic!!!!! ''


When I was in my teens I followed people, family & friends,  "my idea of cool" but now I know I needed the Lord to gain wisdom. If I would have continued to follow the cool path, I would probably be an addict or dead! Wisdom will save you from ways of wicked, thank you Lord. 


It happens to all of us at one time or another: a friend asks us to do something that we think is wrong. What should we do? Should we try to pleasure our friend by doing something bad? No WAY! It's not worth it.
Do you have a friend who encourages you to misbehave? Hopefully you don't have any friends like that. But, if you do, say No, NO, NOOOOOOO!! Know when to say No. 


What if your friend threatens to break up the friendship? Let them, because friendships like that just are not worth it. You can pray for them and move forward, don't let anyone tear you down or boggle your mind with evil. 


The next step is to start surrounding yourself with friends that will encourage, love, support and be there for you. God has placed some wonderful people into my life and I truly thank him everyday. You can get involved with your work events, fitness ministry such as TRANSFORM ;) , church connection groups, local bible study (can you tell I have a one track mind?) This is how I started finding Godly people that helped encourage me on my journey. God did it for me, he will do it for you. Just ask him... 

Spiritual family & my good friend Tim  

So much love for Mr. & Mrs. Shepherd 

Crossfire ministries Randy Shepherd 

These are just a few spiritual mentors God has placed in my life. I could fill this page with many many more amazing friends God has placed in my life!!! 

You might get some comments about prioritizing God's revealed and present will for your life over man's... But boy oh boy it's so worth it.  - Thank you Beth Moore. 


Now I am not saying turn your back on your friends, family and people. Love, love, love, pray for people. Learn to say No to evil and fill it with wisdom. If your friends are constantly talking about someone "gossip" drinking to get waisted "alcoholic"  needs a drug buddy "YOU" talks down on your faith  or purity "sex outside of marriage" there are many more I could list... Just learn how to respond to them with love, not to judge or offend yourself. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO OFFEND ANYTHING. . . I learned this the hard way many times.  God has control of your life... Amen!  


Give God what's right- not what's left!

Thank you Karen & Lynne for attending class this evening! I had a great time worshipping the Lord y'all. 

The plan for the non-profit is in the works!!! 

Future Goals to make a difference: Your contributions are saving peoples lives! Amen. 

1. Find opportunities in local churches, schools, nursings homes, business and rehab centers. 

2. Women's fitness & faith retreats 

3. Go into neighborhoods to pass out tracks 

4. Christian grief counseling certification 

5. Teen group to share my testimony at schools or bible camps  (Lynne great idea) 

We are the start of something that will grow HUGE because Gods in control!!!  Amen! 

Thank you for your continual prayers, support & love!

Wisdom Tuesday---

Father in the name of Jesus I pray and thank you for 

giving me another glorious day to serve you! Amen 

I woke up this morning with joy in my heart knowing today was a day dedicated to receiving wisdom from mentors God has placed in my life. James 1:5 -  "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." 

Here are just a few of the thousands of blessing I received today! Thank you Lord!

1. Got to spend the morning with my two wonderful sisters in Christ Tina and Kristen. Thank you for making me feel special! ;) 

2. I spent the afternoon with my amazing church family. We discussed the future of Mallery Schaffer ministries. I am so thankful God has control and he has guided my every food step. I love you all, not only because you shared your love & wisdom (much appreciated) ... You truly can see God shine in you. So glad to be a member of Victory Family Church & I love being a part of Gods work!!!! 

3. Made this ad below! ;) let me know your thoughts? Please Pass onto your friends, coworkers & family. 

 I will have some out at the gym. 

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2/23/12 Transform

3 years I prayed that he would give me the opportunity to walk inside Jesus tomb and that I would have the opportunity to spread my dads ashes in Israel.  Walk where Jesus walked.  Well the picture above is me inside Jesus tomb where he rose from the dead!!! Amen. Thank you Lord. 

** Today's topic was about God answering our Prayers!  

1 Chornicles 5:20 "God answered their prayers because they trusted him" Trusted is the key word!!! 


In the bible it backs this verse up with valiant soldiers of Christ bear the sheild of faith - sword of God - Giving the Gospel power. They trusted (I repeat trusted God) in battle not themselves or any weapon. Their strength was in the Lord!   He saved them and answered their prayers because they trusted him. Amen. 


Trusted = Firmly belief he will provide your every need and he always gives you strength through prayer. 

I want to share this thought with you and I actually thought of it when I was running after class today. First want to thank the ladies for coming today, we had a great time. I love you all!  Thank you all for joining me in love, faith, prayer, & physical fitness. Here are a few examples of how God will answer your prayers if you ask. If you trust- he will answer you! Below are testimonies from my sisters that attended today. 

Karen- Prayed after working out and losing 40 pounds (GO YOU) that God would send someone in her life. She cried out to the Lord saying "I know they are not going to come knocking on my door" I really need to go out and find someone that I can workout with. He answered her prayers before she had to go looking because shortly after, I came knocking on her office door... WOW. God is faithful. Amen


Lynne- Healed her body and now she can workout pain free. Amen! 


Aunt Audrey- He healed her knee - - -  I was so happy, I started jumping up and down in the middle of the gym. After two weeks she could not perform leg work. She has been doing squats ever since. Amen! 


* I love hearing how prayers are answered in others lives. I can talk about the Lord all day, every day! The only reason I relate stories to my life in my blog, ministry and in conversation is because I know what worked for me.  I want you to know we can do all things through Christ and he will answer your every prayer. Amen! 


God answers our prayers.  What God does not do is this: He does not answer our prayers in a time and fashion of our choosing, and he does not always answer our prayers by saying YES. He will answer and sometimes we may not understand it. Many times I had to wait patiently and he revealed an ever better answer to my prayer than the one I was asking him for. 


God answers prayers not according to our wishes but according to his master (MASTER) plan. We cannot know that plan, but we can know the planner. . . and we must trust his wisdom, his rigorousness, and his unending love. I pray for wisdom and his will for my life every day. "We are the clay and he is the potter" Let him mold your life. 


What God gives in answer to our prayers will always be the things we most urgently need IMPORTANT REMEMBER THIS URGENTLY NEED- AMEN! It will alway be sufficient.

---When he answers my prayers it truly does give me the confidence to know I am following his will for my life. Gives me that drive to keep pushing forward.  No matter what you are praying for financial break through, healing, a friend, relationship. No prayer will go unanswered if you trust in him. Below is an awesome story of how he has answered my prayer and we hit the first goal to start the non-profit ministry. 


I prayed and prayed on Wednesday 2/22 last week after our class. I asked Lord I pray that you bless my ministry, the ministry you have placed on my heart by financial support. I prayed by next Tuesday (tomorrow) 2/28/12 (meeting with church family) I will raise the $550 for the non-profit. I said these exact words, Lord I know this is your will for my life. I am not giving up or am I discouraged in any way because I know you will provide. Now read the next sentence very carefully- I get a text message from my awesome sister in Christ. . . Text said "I know someone wants to give from their heart to your ministry.  They will give the remaining $144 dollars, I will stop down to the gym to drop it off" AMEN- hallelujah! God is so faithful. God is so faithful. Can I repeat God is so faithful. He will answer your prayers! 


John 16:23 "In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Verily truly I tell you, my father will give you whatever you ask in the name of Jesus. Amen. I pray father in the name of Jesus you use me as a vessel to show this dark world your light!! 


I had a copy of my ministry statement from the bank - I can now walk into my meeting tomorrow with more than enough for the non-profit. 


Future Goals to make a difference: Your contributions are saving peoples lives! Amen. 


1. Find opportunities in local churches, schools, nursings homes, business and rehab centers. 
2. Women's retreats 
3. Go into neighborhoods to pass out tracks 
4. Christian grief counseling certification 
5. Teens group to share my testimony at schools or bible camps  (Lynne great idea) 


We are the start of something that will grow HUGE because Gods in control!!!  Amen! 

After my baptism in the Jordan river, where Jesus was baptized. I had to get a picture in front of this 

"In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan, and when he came up out of water, immediately he say the Heavens open and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove. And a voice came from Heaven "Thou art my beloved Son: with thee I am well pleased." 

God is real and he is listening to your every prayer. Trust him, trust him! 

What a blessed weekend- 2/25-2/26

I love life, I love life, I love life.  Father God in the name Jesus I pray to you and I thank you for the life that you have given me. I pray and thank you for all the loved ones you have placed in my life. I pray that each and every day you use me to be an example in speech, in life, in purity, in faith & in love  "1 Tim 4:12". I pray and ask that you give me the confidence to speak your words. I pray for wisdom and boldness to share the gospel. Everyday is a blessing from you Lord and I trust and ask that you lead me and I will continue to follow you. I pray that you give me the patience to seek what you have placed on my heart,  it is so big and GOD I know I need help! Lord I ask that you replace my fears with faith. Lord, every single time you answer my prayers it is confirmation that You are with me and I am following you will. Hallelujah,  I pray I will be used to draw my family & friends closer to your love.  I pray for new opportunities and doors to open that will lead me to other cities and countries around the world. Lord, thank you for blessing my business & sending wonderful Godly people into my life from all over that are believing and supporting God in me.  You are # 1 in my life!  I love you with all my heart! Thank you Lord for giving me this joy! Hallelujah.

I've been hearing this a lot lately "wow Mallery you just look so happy" when I hear this - I want to raise my hands high and scream LOUD "Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to God." Amen. 

It's on the inside and the light shines on the out. I am so thankful he renewed my life, changed my heart, I am blessed and have full faith in God.  I AM ALL IN! I AM ALL IN!

Below are some pictures of my wonderful weekend :)  

This was my Friday evening carbs- It was so yummy, made me very very happy! Soy beans, tomatoes, soy cheese, whole wheat ezekiel buns & hummus. Oh my, Oh my. What a great combo. "Yes I do get some of my ENERGY from food" Had to eat carbs before a long run - - - Loved every second of it. 

Ran 15 miles with my brother in Christ Eric Saturday morning.  I couldn't thank him enough for humbling himself to help me (he runs fast, fast, fast) he's very completive, I was INSPIRED!  What a blessing, now that's a special friend &  I promised I would pray it forward.  He spotted me in my bright pink hat right before the race!  LOL. What an awesome day, so full of energy- Love runners HIGH! 

"Do you know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize" The prize is eternal Life!" I only run for the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

After the race my best friend and I went to lunch @ Loving Hut with Michelle. It was awesome! We had a great time. I loved getting to know Michelle more, so proud of her for the achievement of 1st place in the race "Pray I can do that someday"  I ask you Lord to bless our friendship and open up many opportunities to help her dreams come true! I thank you for bringing great people in my life. I so love my friends!

Saturday after the race my dear cousin Steph and her boyfriend Will attended Victory Family Church for the first time. It was so nice to spend the evening with them, what a great evening Pastor John concluded the "ALL IN" series and just before the 19 North service we met Katie in the lobby (she took the picture above) I now wish she was in the pic with us.... Zack & Lauren (pastors of 19 North) did awesome as always! Also, shout out to the praise and worship team, voice from Heaven, amazing! 

"Awaking series"   sharing their heart about faith! 

1. Relationships "Cut them off if they are breaking you down" 

2. Power "God gives you power, money and everything you have" 

3. Greed "is a sin" Give cheerfully  

- I pray I can become a leader and share what God has done in my life "testimony" and get to know more and more sisters and brother in Christ! Amen! 

I love you Steph & Will, thank you for joining me this evening.  

We can grow in the Lord together.  Pray y'all come each week! 

"LOVE GOD LOVE PEOPLE"  

****** Today Sunday 2/26: What a glorious day--- 10:45 a.m Dave Ramsey Class @ church. ********

Do y'all remember me talking about cutting my credit cards up... ? 

Well today in class I shared how the Lord will answer your prayers when you ask! 

A few weeks ago I had prayed to him after cutting up my credit cards. I was very torn about my credit card from college, didn't know if I should cancel it, hold onto it for a raining day etc. Well when I got home Sunday 2/12/12 I pray to him and said Lord, I don't know what you want me to do with this credit card and I am torn. I don't want to get charged the fee each year, it's been open for two years. What do I do? I started writing a plan and here it was - - - 

#1. Get your mail from my mothers to see if they sent you a letter (needed # since I cut it up anyway ;) 

#2. Call them tomorrow to see if they will wave the fee & I'll keep it open

#3. Just cancel it (can't be that bad on credit) 

#4. Don't act out in your flesh when they say they won't close it for another year :) this is really something I did not want to do. . . LOL 

#5. Ask them what are my options could I lower it to like $20 (I lowered it thousands to hundreds the past few years) 

Well I opened my mail Monday morning and the second letter I opened was from the credit card agency. Guess what it said? I didn't even have to call them. THEY CLOSED IT, Let me repeat how God works "They closed it" . Glory to God. Praise him, HES AWESOME! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I immediately started to cry out with tears. This is 1 of the many many times he has been faithful to me. I had to share this with my class today because I especially wanted to thank everyone who was so friendly a few weeks ago when I had asked what I should do about this! No matter what if it is spiritual, physical, material or financial God will bless you and answer your prayers. . . 

John 16:23-24 "In the day you will no longer ask me anything. Verily truly I tell you, my father will give you whatever you ask in my name 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive and your joy will be complete. Amen. 

Also these 5 scriptures have helped me when I think of biblical money = Philippians 4:9, Malachi 3:10, 1 Tim 6:10, Act 20:35, Proverbs 22:7 (Dave Ramsey is awesome made me realize that money to neither good or bad "Immoral" It's what you do with it that makes it good/bad.) The Lord has given me everything I have so I want to give back to his Kingdom. Amen! Love my church family. 

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Now= Here is the best part after church, I RAN OUT OF GAS. Well, if you know me yea, yea, year. I know YES, really Mallery did you? I said today, it was actually a blessing. I didn't want to be late so I pushed and pushed the limit on that tank - went really fast (sorry Lord) flew out to my class. I was leaving and yea steering failed and I was done ZO!  - You know what I said right after I pulled to the side right outside of the church parking lot? THANK YOU??????? 

You want to know why?  I was right across from a gas station, happened right in front of a pull in spot wasn't blocking anyone in, church already let out so not many people around, wasn't on the high way...  

I did the walk of shame in my heels, no coat, no gloves over to the gas station. Very sweet girl named Tiffany waiting on me. She filled up the bucket (total of $6) and I walked the walk of shame back to the car with this heavy tin can. BAHHHH CAN YOU SEE THIS, PICTURE IT! I was thinking God send someone to drive me back, please!... I was waiting for someone I knew to drive past and GO "Mallery what are you doing?" I would have laughed so hard, might have twinkled a little.... Really....  

Anyways,  I get back to the car and did not know who to do this - the gas would not come out. I got a tiny little bit in and drive over to the gas station. The guy goes you have to open this little button for it to breath & come out. I go " OH REALLY"  Oh my, Oh my, Oh my. I said "you can tell I never did this before.... :) 

Well after putting the gas in, he says do you want to fill up. I said what " I just did" He says no that was only $6. Oh my, Oh my again. I said yes with a huge smile on my face. We got to talking and I asked him to come to church sometime, I pray he seen the light in me. I shared how the Lord saved me and rescued me. I know he had a reason for me going threw all that, I just thank him I ran out right in front of the gas station. Wow, he's so good to me...  I love you Lord. Thank you. CAN YOU BELIVE I RAN OUT OF GAS? Really only Mallery. Only me.... Who does that....  ?  

Finally got home - :) Ate lunch and went to the Laundromat (so needed) and I was there for a while. I met some great people,  while taking It hit me me, I love people/kids/babies just as much as I love animals... If you know me that is a wow, a big wow. I also realized God is going to send me a special someone to help me with my ministry, business and I just know it will be sooner than later. It's coming and I'm so excited. Pray that he will send someone that is on fire for the Lord, loves people & animals, outgoing, loves to travel & we can't forget loves to exercise. LOL!!!! Oh Glory to God, thank you, thank you. 

Ok. got to get off here. Hours flew by and 4 a.m will come before I know it, can't wait to sleep in my clean sheets.... Good night everyone. Thanks for reading my blog. 

I encourage you to post if you read this and something helped you or touched your heart. I take hours to put everything into words. Every time I post it, I say a prayer that it reaches people all over the world and it adds light into someone darkness. 

Thank you for your support, prayers and donations. Love you! 

Mallery Schaffer Ministries

Mallery Schaffer Ministries is a womens ministry that uses fitness as a platform to share the gospel of Jesus Christ.      Mark 13:10 "And the Gospel must be first preached to all the nations." 


Faith & Fitness is truly a part of me, I believe it's my passion, love and Gods will for my life. 
1 Timothy 4:12 Take heed to your ministry "Let no one despite your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity."  


Tuesday February 7th, 2012 -  I started my Transform ladies fitness ministry. I let everyone know that all proceeds went towards the non-profit filing fees and today we hit the goal of $550. Hallelujah! 


My heart is so full of thanksgiving & joy!  2 Corinthians 4:15 "All of this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God." 


Goals for Mallery Schaffer Ministries: 


Meeting with my pastor & lawyer  - Proverbs 24 "By wisdom a house is built and through understanding it is established." 


* The action plan will be written and printed for each of you after my meeting with pastor. 


This is the start of seeing what God will do in and through us. We will see miracles and lives transformed right in front of our eyes. You are a part of Gods work. Amen.  


- I want to thank you all for your continued prayer and support! Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

Thank you Lord for giving me another day to serve you. I praise you! 

2/22/12 Transform

Thank you ladies for joining me this Wednesday, our group is getting larger and larger. Amen! 


Today's topic was about "Our thoughts just because we don't say them doesn't mean they are not important" 


Directing Our Thoughts - Philippines 4:8 "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, what is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable- if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise-dwell on these things. 


How powerful was that? Think about this, dwell on this? What does PRAISE mean to you? When you think of praising the Lord, what comes to mind? This is what comes to my mind: 


1. Just lifting my hands in the middle of the gym while training "saying hallelujah" Psalms 98:4 "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: Make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise. 


2. Singing and praising God in the car and pounding on my roof top with my hands.  

Psalm 47:1

"Oh clap your hands all you peoples, shout unto God with the voice of triumph!" 

3. In church during praise and worship, my hands so high for 15 min straight. What an awesome feeling, I love it. 

Psalm 100 "says to not only make a joyful noise unto the Lord, but to come into His presence with singing and know that He is God." Amen, Amen, Amen! 

*** Why is it so hard to clap unto God? You can go to a ball game or a hockey game and shout and scream and no one thinks anything is wrong. But if we do it in church, it is a crime? NO! God loves it!!!!!!!!!! 

Praising is a positive statement and you can do this public or private. I do both all day long.. I want him to know that I love him and oh how much I praise him. Dwell on praising and dwell means to think about all the time.

Praise God! He's so faithful! 

Okay girlfriend, (love how they say this, so my type of book) here's a questions: How will you direct your thoughts today? Will you obey the words of Philippians 4:8 by dwelling upon those things that are honorable, pure, and worthy of praise? Or will you allow your thoughts to be hijacked (love this HIJACKED) by the negativity that seems to dominate our troubled world? 

Is this not true we can let negativity ruin our lives if we let it. Have you ever met someone that was so negative, all they spoke and said was just negative? It started to breaking you down? STOP NOW, STOP NOW! Do not let anyone or anything hijack you from the joy of praising our Lord and savior! Praise God and tell the devil to beat it. 

Are you fearful, angry, bored or worried? Are you so preoccupied with the concerns of this day that you fail to thank God for the promise of eternity? Are you confused or pessimistic? If so, God wants to have a little talk with you. He wants to remind you of his infinite love and his boundless (unlimited) grace. As you contemplate these things, and as you give thanks for God's blessings, negativity should no longer dominate you day or your life. 

Direct your thoughts today & Praise God all day every day!  

You know if your reading this and your like wow this is me, I dwell on the bad, I am constantly worrying about something, angry, so bored with life or work, fears that are holding you back from achieving goals and being all that you can be! Well God just used me as a vessel to tell you to start changing this now! Redirect your thoughts on praising God and thanking him for each and every blessings you receive. There are millions of things you can thank the Lord for, start now.

I encourage you to print this devotion and read it every day. 

I'm seeing lives being changed and heart being renewed right in front of my eyes. Amen!  Your prayers, love and continued support is much appreciated. I pray that we will fill up the room with ladies! 

Please tell all your friends & church family. Do they want to renew their mind, body, soul and spirit? 

... All for the GLORY OF GOD! Hallelujah 

Goal $144 to file for the 501 (c) non profit, meeting next week to discuss the next steps. 

Thank you for your prayers! 

Special thanks for continued prayer & support!

Brothers & Sisters I want to thank you for your continual prayer and support. 

Every day is a day to celebrate - Amen! 

Barb,  I want to thank you for this wonderful birthday gift. I know it came from your heart and that is truly so special to me. You know on any holiday birthday, Christmas, Easter gifts are really nice and very thoughtful but, the love is much higher, time spent, laughter, a hug, encouragement from a family or friend and the fellowship with one another. I will have this little frame in my office and it will be a remembrance of our strong bond we have because the Lord is in control of our friendship. Amen!  

"1 Thessalonians 5:16-18"

No need to imagine--- I can see his incredible work in you and that's somethings to celebrate. 

Wow, what a powerful card. Thank you again for taking the time to find this, it's wonderful. (made me cry again LOL) It's very true that God has placed this on my heart "serve and help people all over the world". 

I pray out every morning Lord lead me and I will follow. With this card Barb financially gave to my ministry, I am so thankful for her and many others that support, trust and believe that God is working in and through me. Hallelujah  

I want to thank each and every person that has blessed me by prayer, giving me a big hug, birthday gifts, wonderful cards and financial support! God will richly bless you. You are continuing to help my ministry grow!  Amen. 

Join us tonight Wednesday 5:30-6:30 p.m for class. Praying for a large group of ladies rejoicing in the Lord. Also, if you have any ideas as to what music to listen to for class, please email or bring a CD or let me know in class. Thank you. Lots of love. Have a blessed day! 

2/20/12 Transform

Karen, Lynne, aunt Audrey after a long workout!

Thank you ladies for working so hard toward your transformation and sharing your heart in class today! 

Keep up the good work, I know some of you worked out twice today with me. Also, Thank you for your continued support and prayers. I love you. 

REAL FAITH-  Romans 1:17 "For in it God's righteousness is revealed from faith to faith just as it is written: The righteous will live by faith."

My writing is in red & devotion from book is in black -

What does faith mean to you? Is it believing in God even though you can't see him? Scripture John 20:26-29 Jesus talking to Thomas after he had been crucified and rose before defending to Heaven to be with God the father. "26 And after eight days his disciples were again inside and Thomas with them. Jesus came, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said "Peace to you!" 27 Then he said to Thomas "Reach your fingers here, and look at my hands; and reach your hand here, and put into my side. DO NOT BE UNBELIEVING, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said to him. "My Lord and my God!" Jesus said to him, "Thomas. because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed." I say Amen!

Jesus wants to have a real relationship with you! Are you willing to have a real relationship with him? Unless you can answer this with a resounding YES. You are missing out on some wonderful things.

I can now answer yes and wow If I do look back - I truly was missing out. 


This day offers yet another opportunity to behave (speak & act) yourself like a real Christian. And it's yet another chance to put your God first in your life. When you do, God will guide your steps and bless your endeavors. . . Forever! Bless you for eternity.

Remind yourself everyday that people see your actions more than words. If your saying I have REAL FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST then act it out in your every DAY life. The way you act, speak and live your life.  "1 Timothy 4:12"


Say the out loud to yourself and repeat it God is in control and has a purpose behind it!!!!

My story and example of how we can change lives by showing our REAL FAITH IN CHRIST- 
Sunday 2/18/12 I decided to go for a long run, I wanted to do 15 miles but, I ended up only doing 11. I do it all for Jesus, stay healthy and training for the marathon. The reason I stopped at 11 was to be honest I was starving. LOL, Anyway - I'm getting back to my story. 
So Sunday... I am out running and I had my Crossfire shirt on. If you never heard of them click this link
Crossfire  They are one of the many that has helped me with my walk and opened my eyes to what REAL FAITH is. I thank God he brought their ministry into my life. OK back to the story, I decided to run where the people were in Carnegie and Scott Township. I went to a shopping mall and wanted to see how many people would smile and I just payed attention to what people were doing! Here is just a few things I seen: 


1. Two people looking into the bank deposit for money "so sad & lost, broke and looked homeless" 
2. Five kids (age 9) almost got hit by a huge truck in the middle of the road "Where are the parents?" 
3. People so lost they couldn't even look up at me to smile "angry at the world" 
4. A dog chained up (2 inch chain)  for hours when I came back around I felt so bad - I WANTED TO TAKE THE DOG (sorry God forgive me) Why have the animal? Really! 


I wanted to scream to all these people God loves you, God loves you, God loves you. Wow. I know this sounds a bit wacky but, it played in my head about 10,000 times. People wake up and start putting your mind on Gods word. Amen! 


Now when I go for a run I normally have a wonderful story to tell but, this time God was showing me the sadness in this world. He has called me to help these people. I seen a kid (18 years old)  reading my shirt while riding past on his bike and it said JESUS really big on the back. Hey, anyway I can minister I am all for it. I AM ADDICTED TO SAVING LOST SOULS!! That is what God would do right! 
I pray for each and every person I seen on Sunday, they need real faith. It takes one generation to change, these people need FAITH IN OUR LORD AND SAVIOR. AMEN!! 


Faith is a strong power, mastering any difficulty in the strength of the Lord who made heaven and earth.
I love the way they say this, so true we will have difficult times but is it not awesome to know that we are not alone?? GOD IS BEYOND AMAZING! He created everything. Have REAL FAITH, start today if you haven't already. Give your life to Christ. 


I want to again thank all of you who pray for my ministry and truly believe God in me. You are making the ministry possible and I trust God will bless you and continue to grow the ministry he has placed on my heart.   


This is a ministry even though it's not a non profit yet.... God is still working in and through each of us to make a difference. 


An update on how much raised-   Still need $144 to start the non-profit. I have a meeting next week to see what next steps to take. 


I pray for each and every person reading this blog that this will inspire them to have Real Faith and trust in our Lord and Savior. They will join us Monday 12:30 p.m, Wednesday 5:30 p.m or Friday 6 a.m to feel the Love of Christ and grow in his name. Amen! 

Brittany's Achieved Goal

This is awesome! Thank you Brittany for this wonderful and brilliant idea. I pray it inspires many to achieve goals they feel are impossible. "Philippians 4:13"  I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me! Don't give up! Hire a trainer, find an accountability partner, join Transform fitness ministry or block out time each morning before work! Stay on it, summer will be here before we know it. 

This is my client Brittany's story..  Her and I have only been working together for 1 month and when she walked into my office her goal was to do 1 PUSH UP and as she would say it "sit in a chair" for a squat. She could not do a SQUAT because her hamstring were just to weak. Well, that was before she started working really hard to achieve these goals and I know she will have many more goals achieved in the future! 

Video of Brittany doing a push up for the first time! She fell and got back up and as I always say, we all fall but it makes you a warrior when you get back up and FINISH STRONG! 

We were so stocked! 

She is "sitting down on the chair" getting ready to do a squat!  Her muscles keep getting stronger and stronger, focusing on her hamstrings! 

Keep up the Good work Brittany! 

* Faith (Gods word) + Motivation (I will push you) + Dedication (3 days )  

+ Healthy Life Style Changes (Nutrition) + Exercise (PUSH/Give me your all)  = YOUR TRANSFORMATION!     We are a team!  

2/17/12 Transform

 6 a.m Friday Transform Fitness - Proverbs 16:18 

Beyond Stubbornness -"Pride comes before destruction and an arrogant spirit before a fall"  

It is not my intention to judge or put anyone down. I am openly sharing my thoughts and quoting scripture from the bible (Gods infallible words)  and I know how to be prideful. I had to fall many times to realize that God was in control of my life! Amen. 

Since the days of Adam and Eve human being have been strong willed and rebellious. Our rebellion stems, in large part, from an intense desire to do things OUR WAY INSTEAD OF GODS WAY But when we pridefully choose to forsake God's path for our lives, we do ourselves a sincere injustice. . . and we are penalized because of our stubbornness! 

I lived 22 years of my life thinking I could do it my way.... I so could have been stubborn three years ago the day Donna my dear sister asked me to come with her to church. If I would have said no and let my pride take over and not HUMBLED myself, I would still be grieving and trying to fill a void only Jesus can fill.  

God warns us to be HUMBLE  not arrogant or nor prideful, God instructs us to be obedient, not rebellious. God wants us to do things his way. When we do, we earn lots of blessings- more blessings than we can count But when we pride full rebel against our Creator, we sow the seeds of our own problems and we reap a sad, sparse, hitter harvest. May we sow and reap accordingly. 

I started searching for evidence on this subject PRIDE in my Bible and I came across an awesome scripture that I wanted to share with you!  The most common objection I get is "seeing is believing. If I can't see it, I don't believe it exist"  Well now I have evidence to back this up! 

** We believe in many things that we can't see! Have you ever seen the wind ? How about history or your brain? We see the effects of the wind correct? Is not the wind invisible? We have records of history, but it is by "faith" that we believe certain historical events happened. Television waves are invisible, but an antenna and receiver can detect their presence! The man likewise has a "receiver" However (his spirit) is dead because of sin. He needs to be plugged into the life of God; then he will come alive and be aware of the invisible spiritual realm.  Amen!!!!!! 

Phenomenal Scripture to back this: John 20-25  The Empty Tomb, Mary Magdalene Sees the Risen Lord, The Apostles Commissioned, Seeing is Believing ( Jesus said to Thomas "Reach your finger here, and look at my hands; and reach your hand here, and put it into my side. Do not be unbelieving, but believing") ("Thomas, because you have seen Me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.")  I was almost in tears reading these scriptures. 

Put your pride and stubbornness in your past and move forward, renew your mind and your life! If you died tomorrow would you go to Heaven? Are you going to let PRIDE keep you from eternal life? 

Let me ask you this again, if you died today, would you go to Heaven??????????? Don't let pride get you in the way, ask God to come into your heart, give him your life.  I am so thankful I did. I wake up every day ready to serve him.  Pray to him every morning and thank him for all your blessings!! God is so faithful and he loves you! Amen! 

This is such a strong topic for me. I am a walking testimony, not saying my life is perfect or I am but, I love my life and he's blessed me, blessed me, blessed me more than I can even thank him for. Lord thank you for giving me another day to serve you! 

Today I was given this dollar bill and it is not just an ordinary bill. It reads May you be blessed with health, wealth & love! Amen!

There is a special story behind this $1 bill and it will be kept in my bible forever. Thank you sister for this wonderful blessing! 

I want to thank all you ladies who came this morning bright and early to workout and soak up the word.  

I'm seeing lives being changed and heart being renewed right in front of my eyes. Amen!  Your prayers, love and continued support is much appreciated. I pray that we will fill up the room with ladies! Tell your friends & church family. Do they want to renew their mind, body, soul and spirit? 

... All for the GLORY OF GOD! Hallelujah 

 Raised $110 dollars today :) 

-Goal $199 for filing 501 (c) 

If you are interested in donating or would like to hear more about my ministry. Please contact me Inspiremefitness@gmail.com or 412-377-9299  

2/15/12 Wednesday

I first want to thank everyone for attending, Wednesday evening class has grown. Our prayers are being answered! Lives are being transformed by the word of God...


Total amount raised for mailing/filing for the ministry:   

Raised $241

Goal to start the ministry: $309 

Thank you for your support and continued prayers!


Karen, thank you for this beautiful card! I pray for God to continue to bless our friendship. I appreciate your support and dedicating extra time to my ministry by signing everyone in today. Your prayer was a blessing to all of us.

 Transform Group today 5:30p.m.  

Growing up was the devotion for today 1 Corinthians 13:11 

"When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child does. But when I grew up, I put away childish things." 

I had to think back when I was a child, how I acted. The first things that came to my mind was that I was very selfish and wanted everything my way or no way. I then started acting this way in every relationship I was in. I have asked everyone that I acted this way towards to forgive me! 

Growing up isn't easy and it isn't speedy! The path to spiritual maturity unfolds day by day. Each day offers the opportunity to worship him with out prayers, our words, our thoughts, and our actions, we are blessed the richness of our relationship with the father. But if we ignore God altogether or intentionally rebel against his commandments, we ROB ourselves of his blessings. 

Spiritual maturity does not happen over night! I know because I am on his journey for life. The path unfolds when we open our eyes in the morning. Thank you Karen for sharing your morning prayer with us. 

Today offers get another opportunity for spiritual growth. If you choose, you can seize that opportunity by obeying God's word, by seeking his will, and by walking with his son "Jesus Christ" 

Accept the Lord in your heart John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 1 John 5:19-20

My notes that I take about two hours to prepare before each class. :) Pastor Nuzzo wasn't kidding when he said he prepares 20 hours for his speech. I could talk about my devotion for hours, love preaching Gods word.  I pray God will continue to speak through me and use me as a vessel to touch the lives of millions. 

Thank you Kristian for starting my day with this wonderful birthday card. This is so me!!!! I was showing everyone today, we were laughing because I love, love, love animals and As my BFF would say even if your not a hugger it does not matter to me, I am giving you a big old HUG, full force just like the picture!!! :) :) 

Jess thank you for your kindness, this book of wisdom is truly blessing! 

My fav scripture in the book is 2 Timothy 1:7-9 

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of the power and of love and of sound mind. Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share with me in the sufferings for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us called us with the holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began." 

Anne I already downloaded your CD and can't wait to jam to it next Wednesday. 

THANK you Anna for brining me more little bible books. I pray I can review and hand them out next week. 

What a blessed day. Thank you Lord for giving me another day to serve you! Psalm 32:7-8,10