Yesterday on our Unlimited Wisdom Zoom call — “Breakthroughs” — I had one of my own. But before I share it, I want to say something that I believe with deep conviction: Everyone needs an accountability person, or a therapist. My belief goes all the way back to my years working with military children in mental health clinics. I sat behind a two-way mirror and watched therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists work with children who were carrying things no child should ever have to carry — abuse, trauma, secrets, fear. I watched trained professionals help untangle thoughts and emotions those children didn’t have the words for yet. And it changed me. Since my own children were teenagers, we’ve all had our own therapists at different seasons of life. Sometimes weekly. Sometimes monthly. Sometimes just as needed. Because life happens. And unless you’ve experienced what it’s like to have a trained professional help you sort through your thoughts and feelings, you don’t fully understand the gift of it. Now here’s the breakthrough. Yesterday morning my therapist gently told me I needed to practice more self-care. And I’ll be honest — part of me resisted that. I'm feeling behind as it is.. when do I have time for more self-care? I take at least an hour every morning talking to God, I get a shower (okay, that's when I listen to messages you sweet people leave me that are over 5 minutes long... hey I'm guilty of that!). But what he meant, as he explained went much deeper considering how I process the world around me.. Then on yesterday’s Zoom, one of my peers, @Meladee Ryba bravely shared that she felt “behind.” This woman is one of the most productive, forward-moving people on our team. And I felt that in my gut. Because I’ve felt it too. Like I’m behind. Like I should be further. Like I’m not doing enough. And then Robert, in his wisdom, helped something click into place: I’m not behind. My plate is just full.

The Bible never warns us against learning or innovation. It warns us against pride, fear, deception, and misplaced worship. The question isn’t “Is AI good or evil?” The question is: Who is using it — and with what heart? A hammer can build a home or cause harm. Fire can warm a family or destroy a forest. Tools reveal the intention of the person holding them. I use AI prayerfully, responsibly, and with discernment —just as I use books, the internet, email, and social media. Scripture tells us: “Test all things; hold fast what is good.”That includes technology. God is not threatened by knowledge.Truth does not fear tools.And faith does not require panic. When used wisely, AI can: • amplify good • support service • reduce overwhelm • extend creativity • help people communicate hope And that, to me, is stewardship. I choose faith without fear. Discernment over alarmism. Wisdom over reaction. And I’m at peace with that. 🤍

2025 wasn’t about loss. And it definitely wasn’t about failure. It was about clearing. I cleared the clutter from my home. I hired a woman to clean and sanitize my home from top to bottom. I organized - everything has a place. I donated what didn’t fit, what I didn’t wear, what I didn’t need anymore. And honestly… it wasn’t just things. I watched certain connections fall away too—from work, from church—people I thought would be lifelong…but were never meant to come with me into this next season. That discomfort? Those endings? That wasn’t loss. That was preparation. Because the phoenix doesn’t rise just because it survived the fire… it rises because the fire finished its work. And now… here I am. Standing at the edge of something new. 2026 is the year of alignment. I am anointed and appointed for this season. Clarity. Momentum. Prosperity. I’m choosing the future that already exists—and I’m moving toward it with God in faith. The phoenix rises. And so do I. Welcome to my next chapter.

I asked AI to help me understand why some people fear AI — especially from a Biblical perspective. Because if something stirs this much concern among believers, it’s worth slowing down and seeking clarity, not reacting from fear. I’ve seen a lot of fear-based claims circulating lately — especially that AI is “satanic” or mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Because my faith matters deeply to me, I chose to slow down, pray, study Scripture, and examine the context — not react from fear. Here’s where I stand: 🔹 Revelation is written in symbolic, apocalyptic language, not modern technological terms. 🔹 The Bible warns about misplaced worship and allegiance, not tools. 🔹 The “image of the beast” is about idolatry enforced by power, not artificial intelligence. 🔹 The “mark” involves conscious allegiance, not accidental use of software. 🔹 Scripture repeatedly calls us to discernment, wisdom, and a sound mind — not panic. I use AI as a tool to support creativity, organization, and communication. I do not worship it. I do not place it above God. I ASK GOD FIRST!! I do not surrender discernment to it. I pray. I study. I test things. Then I decide. If your convictions lead you to avoid AI, I respect that. But please don’t confuse fear with faith or interpretation with Scripture. I choose discernment over alarmism.Wisdom over reaction. Faith without fear. 🕊️ So, for my friends and fellow Christians who are skeptical, here are a few important points to ponder, pray over, and consider: • The Bible does not mention artificial intelligence. Not once. What it does speak about repeatedly is discernment, wisdom, stewardship, and intention. • Technology itself is morally neutral. Throughout history, every major advancement — the printing press, radio, television, even the internet — was once called dangerous or evil until it became understood and stewarded well. • The “mark of the beast” described in Revelation involves worship, allegiance, and denial of God — not the use of tools. You cannot accidentally take a spiritual vow by using software.

I’m learning more and more that when you’re walking the path God laid out for you, you’ve got to keep your heart tuned to His voice and not the noise around you. This world can get loud. Folks will talk. Doubt will whisper. Circumstances will try to shake your peace. But when your eyes are fixed on Jesus, all that noise starts losing its power. There’s a holy place to be when you’re right where God wants you. It doesn’t mean the road is smooth. Or that you won’t face battles. But there’s a peace that settles on you that the world can’t give and the world can’t take away. I’ve felt that peace carry me through seasons I didn’t think I’d make it through. I’ve let the noise get too close before. I’ve let what people said, or what I thought they were thinking, weigh me down. But every time I come back to the feet of Jesus, He reminds me who I am and whose path I’m walking on. He reminds me that I don’t have to chase, defend, or prove anything. I just have to follow Him. When you walk with the Lord, you don’t have to worry about missing what He has for you. God’s got you right where He wants you, and He’ll open every door that’s meant for you in His time. So if you’re feeling pulled in a hundred directions… if the noise feels louder than His voice… slow down for a minute in this season. Lift your eyes. Take a breath. Focus your heart back on Him. The path He has for you is good. It’s steady. It’s covered in grace. And He’ll walk every mile with you. I pray you feel that same peace wherever you are. Love, Grandma Grady