Author: Tanya Pratt

I am a New Yorker, through and through! I love the fact that I was born and raised in this great state’s upstate region. Originally from Troy and now a Rensselaer resident, I have never lived anywhere other than Rensselaer County. The Hudson Valley is my cherished home and there is no place I’d rather…

“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name. When he calls to me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will rescue him and honor him. -Psalm 91:14-15 Think for a moment of a rescue. What comes…

Take heart friends, in all you do, because you are able to do “all things through Christ Who strengthens you”. There will be challenges at times and you may have to be strong and rein in your apprehensions. It is important to journey on in doing the very things that cause you trepidation. You can…

“Be still and know that I am God.” ~Psalm 46:10 As we are forging ahead into a new year, I know there are many that are busying themselves with setting goals and making plans for another year of accomplishment and adventure. It is so exciting to start fresh and regain that nice clean slate! I…

As we enter a new year, I’m reminded of new beginnings, fresh starts, and adventures yet to be experienced. As we press forward with hopeful, resolute hearts, I know one thing is for certain. And that certainty will always remain. It is the indelible, unwavering Word of God. I like to think of it as…

Back on the blog, with a monthly dose of Candor. I am finally able to blog after months off. What a whirlwind 2018 has been! This year has been a mixture of busy and calm, overwhelming and rewarding, pressured yet incredibly beautiful all at once. But through it all, there is this astounding peace that…

John Mayer wrote a song with this title.  And while this has nothing to do with the song, the title resonates with me and so goes the blog…. Death and Life are in the power of the tongue.  – Proverbs 18:21 Oh, what our tongues can do – make or break, lift up or bring…

The ups, downs, the contented in between. The highs, the lows, the bitter and the sweet. The pulling back, the pushing ahead, the good times and the not so good moments. These are all a part of life. Where does your current situation fall in the grand scheme? Are you happy and joyful or sad…

As I write this, I am inspired. Inspired by the One who created me, saved me, loves me, and knows me better than I could ever know myself. He came to do one thing and that was to die! To die for me. For us. He was intentional about His purpose and carried it out…