I remember one morning when Ashtyn was little. I was studying and praying. Ashtyn came to me and said, “Mommy, I don’t feel good.” The thing about three-year-olds is, they really don’t understand “degrees” of FEELING BAD. They don’t realize when they’re about to vomit… so they just end up... Read More

I was babysitting my grand-puppy, Mozi, because my kids haven’t given me any grandchildren, yet. (We need to talk about that!) She’s one of those mischievous dogs you have to lock up when you leave the house, otherwise, you’ll regret it. Sunday morning, I put on my shoes BEFORE I... Read More

Earlier this year, I was on my way to Australia, on a six-hour flight from Miami to LA. When I got on the plane, they said, “Oh hello, Mrs. Crank. You have an upgrade! We’re taking you to first-class!” And I’m thinking, “The Lord LOVES me!” Not only do I... Read More

When I get invited to preach at other churches, I’m prayerful about where I’m supposed to go. In 2012, I really felt like God wanted me to go to Shreveport, Louisiana, to speak at a women’s event. A few months after that, a girl that I’d made a strong connection... Read More

Recently, when we were in Australia, our family stayed in this very nice hotel. They even upgraded us to a suite! Now, when you get upgraded to a suite, it’s supposed to be SWEET. But somehow, I didn’t think it was what I wanted. I REALLY wanted to stay at... Read More

In junior high, I was always one of the first ones picked for whatever team sport we were playing in the gym. (Everyone wants the tall girl on their team for basketball or volleyball.) But, whenever we went outside to play softball, I always ended up batting LAST! I was... Read More

I am soooooo ready! Aren’t you? We’re READY for blessing, for promotion, for opportunity! We FINALLY have our ducks in a row. So, WHY AREN’T things happening? Why hasn’t anybody noticed? Why hasn’t our chance come yet? Why have they passed us up??? We ‘FEEL’ ready for things to pop. We’ve clicked some things in... Read More