#11 | It’s All About Jesus | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on November 14th, 2025
So it’s not good bye, it’s just a, “so long for now” to all.  Read More
#10 | What Does Our Integrity & Character Look Like? | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on October 17th, 2025
For me these are high standards that we can choose to have only by being intentional. They don’t just “happen”. When we can really know someone’s character, and trust his integrity, it can move us to trust and have a peace about doing it.   Read More
#9 | Many Are The Afflictions Of The Righteous | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on October 3rd, 2025
When we think of living a righteous life, as children of the Most High God, we may not think of suffering as a part of that living or serving.   Read More
#8 | “We The Church” | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on September 19th, 2025
We, the Church of Jesus Christ, are the hope and a safe place to come together regularly as a Body. Jesus is the Head of the Church, and we can know of His ways, in how to live with purpose, even in the face of a tumultuous and chaotic culture, that we face today. His Church, as we are aware, is a place to come together in prayer and thanksgiving, and receive loving support for our very lives. We can stand in unity with one another and feel His presence when we worship and honor Him as our King.   Read More
#7 | Jesus, The Light of The World | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on September 5th, 2025
As Jesus taught and performed miracles, some people started putting their trust in Him. This made others nervous, that Jesus did not fit the idea of who they thought He was. I believe we have had times like this ourselves.   Read More
#6 | Healing in Jesus - Pt. 2 “Through the Storm Jesus is There” | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on August 22nd, 2025
Some of us are experiencing quite different of a storm, one where we need His miracle also. For me it’s about healing right now, and has been a big part of my walk with Jesus.  Read More
#5 | Healing in Jesus - Pt. 1 | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on August 8th, 2025
I am not a Pastor or anyone with a title; nor am I concerned about having one, but I have had some awesome healings in my own life many times. So even though I haven’t had formal training through Christian colleges or classes, I believe this subject will encourage all who are interested and will receive what is being shared here.   Read More
#4 | My Story | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on July 25th, 2025
My childhood was average, and what people used to call “decent”. I wasn’t close with my mom or dad. In my youth our parents were people who took parenting as more about dos and don'ts, because “I said so ".  Read More
#3 | The Love of the Father - Pt. - 2 | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on July 11th, 2025
Many of us didn’t have a good relationship, or maybe did not have one at all, with a father as we grew up. As a result we lacked knowledge, wisdom, confidence, understanding and many of the necessary ways to grow into healthy individuals prepared to handle life challenges.   Read More
#2 | The Love of the Father | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on June 20th, 2025
In love God does not force Himself on anyone. We all are, or have been given, a choice to receive His love, and to learn how to live in it, with it, for it and through it fully.  Read More
#1 | I Became Aware of God Through His Beautiful Creation | I Will Not Settle - Series
by Lucy Barretta on June 13th, 2025
I rest assured that “He did not settle” when He provided us with His creation for us to enjoy. He is my Hero when it comes to” nothing but perfection” for us, because He loves us so much….His creation allows us to first know who He is and get close to Him.  Read More