Back Porch Blessing

Author Staci Pealock wrote most of Back Porch Blessings while sitting on her back porch, enjoying her early morning devotion time with the Lord.

The simplicity of the messages in this collection will encourage and motivate you. Each inspirational poem or story follows a scripture, and space is available for you to share your thoughts through journaling. Pealock wants you to know you’re not alone. She explains that death is not the ending for our loved ones, but they’re just truly beginning to live. She invites us to share a special memory of someone who has gone to be with Jesus so that we may remember this person with love and joy.

She also addresses difficult and emotional topics, such as the existence of God, turning hurt into peace, and the journey to Jesus. Back Porch Blessings is filled with poems and stories of faith. We all face difficult circumstances, but we are never truly alone. God is with us and brings us love—and hope.

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Luv Ewe,
Sista Staci

Book Almost Here

Hey Sistas!

For the past four months, I have been working with Crossbooks Publishing. Yes, I finally submitted my book. Back Porch Blessings - A Collection of My Writings and Your Thoughts; is in it's final publishing stages.

This has been a dream of mine in the works for ten years. God is a God of timing and He is always right on time.

To God be All the GLORY!

This Mama is proud!

Just a quick shout out to my sweet children.

Ansley Marie, is 21 years old. She completed college in three years and is teaching at TLS Primary a private Christan school. She is a hard worker, very focused and dedicated to the Lord. She is also, getting her Master's degree from Piedmont College...and planning her wedding. She has so much going on right now, but God is in control. Ansley is very organized and so creative. God has giving her many gifts and she uses them for His glory. It is amazing - the favor of the Father is upon her life. I am so proud of you, Ansley-Girl!

Andrew Miles, is 19 years old. He is in college at Lee University. Andrew has a servants heart and I love that about him. If he sees someone in need, he will do everything in his power to fix it. I have missed terribly this summer. He has been doing a Minsitry intership at Adairsville Church of God. He worked four youth camps and one inter City camp. He also, just returned from being out of the country on a missions trip to Panama. He enjoyed ministering in the orphanage. I watched a video of Andrew and a little boy; Andrew was hold his guitar and the little fellow was strumming while Andrew played the notes. The look on this child's face was priceless. I am so proud of you Androodle!

I know that GOD'S word does not return void. When you train a child in the way it should go, it will not depart. I praise my precious Lord! HE has done GREAT things! Greater things are yet to come.....

Lovin' the Lord and Lovin' Life!

Sista Staci :)

Pressing In and Moving On

Life can be full of surprises, good ones and not so good ones. Even so, we have a choice. When the unexpected things happens, we can run and hide, pitch a royal fit, or endure. I have to confess that some time or another, I have reacted in all three of the above ways, and sometimes all three at once. But, I can truly say, that having endurance is the key to walking through a trial. I've learned not to pray for patience, because it will bring on opportunities to be tested. I pray for endurance, to press through the mess.

I firmly believe, every day that we live, God brings us opportunities to grow closer to Him, to pursue Him for the deeper things. Recently, I've had an opportunity of rejection. My same ole' song and dance. The feeling of not being part of the "Club." My first reaction was to put up a wall and say who needs it, but then the Lord reminded me that he was rejected and he kept on loving. And I know that I am accepted by my heavenly Father. It is so easy to get distracted on things that we may not have and totally ignore what is right under our nose.

So, how do I feel now? At peace - I know that GOD is LARGE and in CHARGE of my steps. And if He wanted me to be part of a certain group, then I would have been. I accept HIS ways for me. Lord knows, if I was left up to my own ways it would not be a pretty site.

Sharing a little piece of my heart!

Sista Staci :)

Lord, I'm Amazed by You

I am truly amazed by my sweet Lord. He has a purpose and reason for everything in my life. Over the last six months or so, I have been praying a "Destiny Prayer" - it goes something like this. Lord, I know you had this day planned for me long before I was born. I'm asking you to direct my steps where you predestined them to go. I have been totally amazed! I have seen so many pieces of life's puzzle fitting together for me.

I want to share what happened just yesterday to me. I had four people I wanted to visit at Northeast Georgia Medical center. I am a creature of habit, so I like to park in or around the same parking place (this helps me remember where I parked). I entered the South Tower of the hospital, with my hot pink posted note with all the name listed. I begin to ask what room is this one in, etc..Well, it turned out that all but one of the patients were located in the North Tower. Which is fine with me, however, I had prayed about what order to visit in. So, GOD made that decision easy for me...I'm in the South Tower, so I'll go here first.

This is where GOD really showed HIS power. I went to the the room located on the cancer floor and when I arrived the door was closed. I went to the nurses desk, to ask if I could go in for a visit. Just so happened that the nurse was in the room. I went back down the hall and waited until she opened the door. It's all about timing.

When I entered the room I met the husband to this precious lady. His eyes were a little worried and I quickly told him I knew his daughter and that I attended church with her. He smiled real big and said come on in. The nurse was working in the room and what I did not realize at the time was the bag of blood that she was preparing for this precious sister. I went beside the bed
and quickly learned that because of low blood count, that the blood was an neccessity.

Before I knew what I was saying, it came out of my mouth "There is power in the blood.' I look at the bag of blood hanging on the IV pole and watched as it slowly made it's way down the narrow tubing that was leading to the arm of my precious sister. I asked her "would you like to pray as it enters your body." Immediately, she said "YES!" We prayed and peace of our healer, Jesus Christ filled the room. I felt the power of the Lord all over me. It was one of the most divine things I have ever experienced. I wanted to cry, laugh and shout all at the same time. And I think my new Sister friend did also.

I am nothing special. God is no respector of person. What he'll do through one, he'll do through another. I thank Him everyday for allowing me the privilege to serve HIM. I strive daily to be the hand, heart and feet of JESUS!

HE is truly AMAZING!

It's ALL Good in tha Sista-Hood!

Luv Ewe,
Sista Staci :)

IT'S HERE!!!

Tomorrow is almost here. And I can't tell you how excited I am about Divine Design being held at The Torch. Sistas, this is my HOME church. We've been out on the road with Divine Design for almost a year; taking the message to other churches. And here it is....time for my church. I have to say that my anticipation has jumped up a level - I believe this is for several reasons. It's like being on vacation and you're on the drive home and you turn onto the street where you live...you're coming home - you know, the place that is so familiar, it smells like you, it's decorated like you and it's..well, it's HOME. Nothing like HOME!
Well, I'd love to be able to type forever, but GOD is calling me....

Come join us tomorrow - We'll make you feel right at HOME!

PRAY FOR ME, SISTAS!

Luv Ewe!

Staci :)

Calling All Sistas!!

Please join us Divine Design The House That God Built. This one day Women's conference takes you through several rooms of the house. The floor plans takes you through the trash and treasures in the attic to washing away your burdens in the laundry room. Be led into developing a servant’s heart in the Dining room and find total intimacy with GOD, becoming HIS DIVINE DESIGN.

Where: The Torch Worship Center!
When: July 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00pm (Registration Begins 8:30 a.m.)
Cost: Conference is FREE

Lunch will be served - Chicken Salad, Croissant, Fruit Salad, Broccoli Salad, Cheese Ball/Crackers, Chip/Chip. Dessert and Drink - Cost ~ $5.00

Click HERE for Directions!

Pre-Registration is encouraged - Contact Keila Nichols, registration coordinator at rich143klm@yahoo.com or call 706-968-1588.When you Pre- Register; give her your name. If you are bringing a large group please e-mail the church name and total attendees. You can also leave your information in the comment box.

I hope to see you on July 10th -

As always, please pray for our ministry - L.A.M.B.S. (Love And Ministry Between Sistas)

It's all GOOD in tha SISTA-HOOD

Luv Ewe,
Sista Staci :)

Sharing a Moment in my LIFE

Hey Sistas,

Several of you have heard what I encountered last June. If you would like to read more click here.

When God speaks, we must listen. It can mean life or death.

Love you, precious ones!

Sista Staci :)

Blog Fog

So, this is a new term for me. It may already be in the blogging world, however I personally have never heard it. For me "Blog Fog" means wanting to share something on my blog, but just not taking the time to write it all down. Hence,I say nothing.

So, I'm trying to lift the fog and let you all know what is going on in my life. Always an adventure in the Sista-Hood :)

Where do I start? Maybe at the beginning of the year...
January - The LAMBS ministry held a Divine Design at Life Church. We had around 40 ladies present. This day the Lord took over my notes and I shared things from my personal testimony that I'd never shared before....just lovely, I thought these ladies are going to think I'm a horrible person, but only God can take your mess and make it your message. Thank you, Jesus! At the closing, Sara Arro brought a challenging word to the Sistas "Why are you here"? Lives were touched and changed.

February - My Ansley celebrated her 21st Birthday and got engaged! Almost, too much for this Mama to handle. Bible study got up and running with 125 ladies enrolled. I coordinated and attended both Monday nights and Tuesday Mornings (and I had prefect attendance). I got out of my comfort zone, with the Monday Night Mamas - I prepared a meal for them each week, I believe this was key to our attendance. We enjoyed blessed food physically and spiritually. Our Ministry Team traveled to Winder and held Divine Design at First United Methodist in Winder - It was special and again God did not let us down. He brought the message through Lisa Frost "What do you do when your house falls apart"? Great Word!

March - Bible study consumed most of my time. The Lord greatly enlarged my territory.
The door opened for me to engaged in several hands on ministry projects. We have been collecting items for the inmates in our local jail through "Breaking Chains" ministry. These items will be given away at Christmas on an Angel Tree. LAMBS was the feature guest on WRAF radio, in order to promote the upcoming conference at The House of Prayer. Kathy Nicholson also wrote an article about us "Designing Women" featured in the Northeast Georgian. The conference was wonderful. Many Sistas received breakthrough over bondage they had carried in their hearts for years. Too GOD be all the glory. I brought the closing message "Don't rearrange the furniture". The days was absolutely Divine!

April - Where did it go? Todd celebrated his 45th b-day ~ Yay, Mr. Todd! I love to call him Mr. Todd - this all started from our Sunday school class at church. You see we teach 4th and 5th graders. He called me Sister Staci and I'd say Brother Todd, well we confused the students because they thought we were really brother and sister. How funny!! Can you say..Generation Gap??? So, know he is Mr. Todd and I'm Sista Staci. April....took LAMBS to Clayton, Georgia to Persimmon Church of God. Let me just say it's a long and winding road to PCOG. I love those sweet precious ladies. We had a Holy Spirit outpouring and many lives we touched. Only the mighty hand of God can move the mountain. Sara Arro brought the closing message "The temple of God". She passed out brown bags to all the ladies and asked them to hold them until she directed them to open and remove what was inside. She told us about the temple of God and then say there is another temple we should take care of and pleasure in...open your bag. Inside was a mirror - YOU are the temple of God. You could hear the ladies gasp, they were not expecting that. God is so good!

May - Whoa...already. Ansley graduated Magnum Cum Laud from Truett McConnell College. And she had a teaching job at The Little school in CLarkesville. She will be teaching 4th and 5th graders. Bible study finished up with 87 ladies strong. This is awesome! I have been in the middle of Wedding planning with Ansley. She said Yes to the dress...YAY~ it is gorgeous - I did not cry when I saw it on her. I cried later when we celebrated at lunch. It took a minute for it all the hit me. "MY GIRL IS GETTING MARRIED"!!! I have been studying for my Church of God Exhorter's License. I will take the test in July. Life is sweet!

Andrew update: Andrew is doing a summer Ministry Internship at Adaisville Church of God. He is getting to work inside and outside the church. This past Sunday he went to the Homeless Mission in downtown Atlanta. He played his guitar and gave his testimony. He loves working with the youth and playing his guitar for P/W on Sunday.
God is transforming his life as He daily gives of himself to others.

Well, I do feel like the blog Fog has lifted a little. Our next Divine Design will be held at The Torch on July 10 - an open invitation to all. Just RSVP to me.

Isaiah 40:11 (Contemporary English Version)

11The LORD cares for his nation,just as shepherds care for their flocks.He carries the lambs in his arms,while gently leading the mother sheep.

GOD is LARGE and in CHARGE!!

It's ALL Good in tha Sista-Hood!

Sista Staci :)

JESUS or BUST!

I remember my Fifth grade trip to St. Augustine Florida. Someone made a sign and placed it in the rear window of the Trailways bus that said "Florida or Bust!" I had never heard this phrase before and I ask "What does that mean?" The answer came; you want that more than anything and nothing will stand in your way to get to your destination. Oh, well...alrighty then.

As, I've been pondering today...see I can sit still long enough to ponder. I thought about my destination. And it hit me JESUS or BUST! I will not let anything, or anyone stand in my way from arriving at my destination.

Recently, I've been saying a new prayer in the morning. I heard this from a friend. She share it from a book called"Prayers that Availeth Much." This prayer speaks of our daily destination. I thought about this a lot and looked up the scripture again in Romans that speaks about "Pre-destination" and I have to admit that I've always viewed this particular verse on predestination in the context of my final destination.

Romans 8:29-30 (New International Version)

²⁹For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. ³⁰And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

However, recently as I've been praying in the morning about my day, and I ask Jesus to be with me and I've be saying "Lord, please allow me to follow whatever you have predestine my day to be." This has been a new revelation to me. I can see the hand of God working in my live; like never before. Knowing HE has always had a plan for me on this day...long before there was a Staci Lynne Holland Pealock - just blowing my mind - I tell you...BLOWING MY MIND!!

I want to encourage you...take time and Invite God to show you; your " Daily Pre-Destination" God is a gentlemen, he wants to be invite in, all we have to do is ask Him and HE will answer.

Enjoy...your "Pre-Destination Day"

JESUS or BUST!

Livin' and Lovin' for GOD,

Sista Staci <3

Divine Design Conference - March 20, 2010

Hey Sistas,

Please join us for our next conference at The House of Prayer in Mount Airy, Georgia.
The L.A.M.B.S Ministry Team will take you on a journey through the House that God
Built. You will visit the Attic and learn how to turn trash into Treasure, Lay down your load
to the Lord in the Laundry Room, be served and learn how to serve in the Dining Room
and focus on intimacy with God and others in the Bedroom.

YOU will Find that you are God's Divine Design!
Hope too see you on Saturday March 20, 2010 at 9:00am

Click Here to register for the conference.

God is good all the time ~

Life has been traveling at rapid speed for me these last few months. I wanted to take a few minutes and share just what's been going on in my quirky life.

In January Todd and I celebrated our 24th Wedding Anniversary. We started dating when I was 15 years old. He says he follows Biblical teachings...raise them up in the way and when there old they will not depart. He's to funny!
Also, our ministry team held a Divine Design conference at Life Church in Baldwin, Georgia. We had a wonderful day. I got to meet so many wonderful Sistas and the Lord was there with us in a mighty special way.
On to February....the Month of LOVE! Yes, sir indeed! My precious daughter Ansley Marie turned 21 on Valentine's day - I cannot believe that my little girl has gown up so quickly. She also got engaged to Jared Micah Green. We are all very excited and looking forward to what God has in store for their lives. Ansley also passed the GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators. She will be actively pursuing a teaching position. I know God has just the right place for her.
Andrew is loving college life at Lee University in Cleveland, TN. I miss him like crazy; especially at night when every thing is settling down. I think to myself where is my boy? I guess I'm like the Mama Hen needing to gather all her chicks inside the coop.
We also had a Divine Design Conference in Winder, Georgia at the First United Methodist church. We had a wonderful day. The Lord truly blessed our hearts and Sista Lisa Frost shared a word from the Lord with us..."What do you do when your house falls apart?" It was a blessed day through and through.
And I also had the privilege and honor to speak to a group of precious Sistas from Glory Baptist Church. The Lord did a real special work in the hearts of these wonderful ladies. After all, His word will not return void. And He that started a good work, will be faithful to complete it!
So, that brings us to March - lots of Snow this week in the Northeast Georgia mountains. It was beautiful and it slow things down for me a bit. But, my feet are up and running once again. God has work for me to do. And I so very honored and thankful that he has called me to work for Him.
Oh, yes...Bible study at The Torch is AMAZING! I'm loving the Monday night Mamas - We prepare dinner for them each week and have a 6 O'clock Snak-N-Yak - This has been a BIG hit with our Women. I am so proud of them. They work outside their homes all day and then give time to the Bible study each week. Several of the ladies told me they "cannot wait to attend and it is a blessed way to start off their week." I love it! I still hold my coordinating position on Tuesday Morning Bible study- these ladies bless my heart for many reasons. I love the Sista-Hood! We have on average 100 ladies attending between both classes. Yay!

Have a blessed Day! Love on the Lord today. Every body needs lovin' - even JESUS!

Saying again....

It's ALL Good in tha SISTA-HOOD!
Sista Staci :)

Breaking Free

Hey Sistas!
Whew - Christmas is over and New Year's was ushered in with a BIG BANG at The Pealock house. I mean that literally, Andrew and Todd purchased several fireworks. I stood outside on the front porch and my entire body shook and then all these little pieces of black stuff fell all over me...the boys loved it. I don't know what it is about guys and BIG LOUD SOUNDS....oh well, I will never understand.

So, here's the deal. We are preparing for Breaking Free Bible study at The Torch. With that I have to decide about the decorations and the theme. The Lord always gives me a vision of what to do and this time is no exception. I have the what...it's just the how. Here is where you come in. I need one of two things -
1) One word to described what God has set you free from/or what you are struggling with.
2)personal testimonies

Please post anonymously - If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me personally at stacip@hemc.net

I appreciate your help with this. It will bless many Sistas!!

Take Care and remember...
JESUS is ALL in 2010 :)

I Love Ewe!
Sista Staci