Memorial Stones

Brenda Savanhu Author of Memorial Stones Why, God? After the July 4th tragedy, the mood is quite somber here in Texas. I’m not sure how it is in the rest of the country. As for me, I have been rendered me speechless. I flipped through my bible, looking for something, anything – my eyes fell across a verse I highlighted a year ago. “A voice was heard in Ramah, weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children; and she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.” – Matthew 2:18…

Brenda Savanhu Author of Memorial Stones Happy Independence Day! Happy 4th of July my friends! Instead of writing a new blog for today, I wanted to share the top 3 most opened emails and give you an opportunity to catch up on any posts you missed. “In times like these, I lean on my community. This way, I can reorient myself to face Jesus rather than carry my burdens alone.” – Sharing the Burden, April 18, 2025. “I don’t need God’s mercies. I’m good.” – Mercy, May 30, 2025 “I have nothing to…

Maria Fonseca June’s Guest Blogger Author of Alone But Not Alone I know!! That’s not my face!! It’s the beautiful face of my friend Maria! I’m starting a new monthly guest blog feature where I invite friends to share their memorial stones. This month I am proud to introduce to some and present to others, one of my double digit friends; you know, at least a decade of friendship. ☺️ Maria Fonseca is the founder of BENEATH THE SCARS MINISTRIES, is an abuse survivor and author of the book Alone…

Brenda Savanhu Author of Memorial Stones Two are Better Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up. Also, if two lie down together, they can keep warm; but how can one person alone keep warm? And if someone overpowers one person, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not easily broken. – Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 CSB Last Friday night, I was minding…

Brenda Savanhu Author of Memorial Stones Don’t Worry For the last few weeks, I’ve been starting my day by praying the following scripture, “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4: 6-7 CSB It has been a great way to start the day as it orients me to start with thanksgiving and to present…