Can you see God today …

Can you see God even in the midst of the darkness?

Slow down … shut out the chaos of the world and change your focus.

There’s a quiet beauty in walking a path when you don’t know exactly where it leads. Some days you pause and wonder how you even got here … and yet, look how far you’ve come. Through uncertainty, through loss, through nights that felt too long and battles that tested every ounce of strength you had.

I’m so proud of you …

of every person who has stayed in the fight when it was hard, when you felt alone, when the outcome wasn’t assured. We’ve lost friends along the way. We’ve watched familiar comforts slip through our fingers. But what we’ve gained … what we’ve gained is something deeper and more precious … true friends who have become family, forged in fire and faithfulness.

You’ve stood when others fell. You’ve kept going when you were exhausted, hurt, and felt abandoned and alone. That unwavering commitment to doing what’s right, especially when no one but God is watching … that matters.

Don’t measure your worth by the validation of people. The only opinion that truly defines you is God’s. Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness… and watch how everything else … purpose, joy, love, real relationships, and the beautiful gifts of the Spirit … begin to fall into place.

The fight is worth it.
The struggle is refining you.
The darkness is where the light breaks through brightest.

Keep walking. Keep trusting.
God is with you, right here, right now. Can you see Him?
He sees every step.

You are not alone.
You are deeply loved.
And you are making a difference.

I’m proud of you … you matter.

I’m proud to stand with you as the family of God shining as a light in the darkness - unwavering as God carries us and watches over us.

Unwavering with love,
Donna

@Brandenburg4Mi

You will only find perfection in God…

I was pondering today about the relentless attacks on President Trump as he steps into some of the most complex issues facing our nation. He didn’t have to do this. He didn’t need the job. Yet he saw what needed to be done and stepped up …refusing to whine or complain, and getting to work.

But the accusations, the naysayers, the demoralization… it’s been unrelenting. And still, he fights on.

It’s not just him. It’s every good soul who chooses truth over lies, honesty over deception, integrity over convenience, and light over darkness. It’s those who pursue serving God, even when the cost is high.

How beautiful it is that God uses flawed, imperfect people to accomplish His purposes. He doesn’t wait for perfection … He calls the willing. And when good men and women stand anyway, bearing the attacks, pushing through the obstacles and negativity, something powerful happens.

Today, I’m filled with gratitude to God for every imperfect person who chose to stand. For those “for such a time as this.”

Lord, shut the mouths of those who speak evil and try to tear good people down. Wrap every weary fighter in Your arms of comfort. Remind us that both the just are justified by You and the unjust desperately need You.

Thank You, God, for loving us while we were still imperfect. Thank You for raising up people willing to fight for peace, integrity, and justice.

Prayers for President Trump, General Flynn, Admiral Rogers and all the good guys standing in the gap—may they have strength for every battle, wisdom beyond their own, and the endurance to see Your will done.

May Your Spirit be poured out upon the earth, and Your peace flood the hearts of men and women everywhere.

In Jesus Name

Keep standing. Keep trusting. The fight is hard, but it’s not in vain. God sees. God strengthens. God wins!!!

Unwavering with love,
Donna

@Brandenburg4Mi

This morning, as I start horse chores, I’ve been pondering… How much do we really need recognition for the things we do?

The Bible reminds us that the most powerful acts often happen in secret, where only God sees. Jesus taught: “But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” (Matthew 6:3-4) But we don’t do good works for rewards if we truly love God. We do good works BECAUSE we love God.

The most impactful things in our lives are often the ones no one sees, no one hears, and the world may even reject. The world moves by biases and noise, but God’s unseen hand moves mountains, oceans, and hearts in ways we can barely imagine. He’s at work in the quiet moments … waking the dawn, stirring hope we are weary, and moving gently within us.

One beautiful thing about God is that He never forces Himself on us. He waits patiently, giving us the choice to turn to Him, to talk to Him, to invite Him into our day. He longs for relationship with us, just as we long to be chosen and loved.

How often do we take Him … and the beautiful gifts of His hands … for granted? The people we love are His gifts. The good and lovely things around us are His gifts.

That’s why Scripture encourages us … “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable … if anything is excellent or praiseworthy … think about such things.” (Philippians 4:8)

When we shift our focus to these good things and do what He calls us to under His direction, we bring light and healing to our little corner of the world. We don’t have to move mountains alone … He does the impossible through our simple obedience and gratitude.

If you’re hurting today, feeling unseen or discouraged… remember … God sees every quiet act of love, every tear, every faithful step. You are not invisible to Him.

Let’s make this day awesome by choosing gratitude. Thank You, God, for everything You’ve done for us. We love You. We choose You today.

Keep your eyes on what is lovely. Speak life. Offer kindness. (Or sometimes correction to others … tough love is an important part of true love.) Trust the One who sees in secret and rewards openly. Healing comes when we rest in His patient love.

God we choose you today!!! We want to walk with your Holy Spirit through life. Something about today is different … we trust You and are grateful for this adventure.

In Jesus Name

I’m proud of you!!! You are deeply loved, and your quiet faithfulness matters more than you know.

Unwavering in love,
Donna

@Brandenburg4Mi

It’s a son rise!!!

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Heads up … I’m observing the news cycle and I can guarantee that nothing we are seeing is meant for us. It’s not real.

God is sifting …

Good guys are putting out propaganda for the bad guys…

Bad guys are putting out propaganda for everyone …

How do you know that anything you are seeing is real??? You don’t …

They can fake wars in movies… deep fakes … silicone masks…

I have wondered why more people aren’t disturbed by what we see and are living? The conclusion is that the bread and circus pacifiers are lulling society into a state of being an observer … as the state, acting as “mom and dad”, sticks a plug or bottle in societies mouth.

Life is a participation sport that has to be lived.

Where is loyalty?
It is displayed in action. Loyalty to God is the only thing that will keep you going … as we are confronted by sheeple who are driven to insanity by fear … grasping for control … rather than trusting God.

When we see fear … or holding on to the “proverbial Saddam and Gomorrah”
… of a society in collapse … we observe the spiritually sick running back to the familiar rather than leaving the accepted. I’ll go back to the example I use often … they are predisposed to eat brownies even if it looks good but is made with dog crap.

Yesterday I heard one of the most sad statements I’ve heard in a long time. A person disgusted by the Republican Party and lousy candidates is going to vote for an independent establishment candidate. No idea that this is part of the problem. Tolerating the lesser of 2 or 3 evils is still slapping God in the face and choosing evil.

There are other options if cowardice and fear don’t make the decision. They are spirits … and the choice is choose God or let evil put a ring in your nose and lead you into familiar destruction.

Like in the Bible when the people had no conviction or faith… God let them wander in the desert for 40 years until all the unfaithful were dead. He wasn’t going to let cowardice and fear in.

We are at a tipping point. God protects His children … stop eating the propaganda crap brownies…

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The 4th turning reliably marks the end of a society. Historically it repeats with the regularity of the sun coming up in the morning and is driven by human nature.

It’s a 250 year cycle.

I’ll say it again … a 250 year cycle. 4 generations…

The future is going to look very different … no fear. Evil has to be confronted.

The best is yet to come when evil experiences being on the business end of the sword of truth which cuts through the darkness … nowhere to hide.

Trust God …

I’m still glad for the provocative tweets from President Trump … (news flash … sheep believe that it’s him writing them) … seriously the leader of the “free world.” Guaranteed he has a staff writing them.

Amused.

Keep your chill on and enjoy the show.

NCSWIC

@Brandenburg4Mi

Listening to several sources that are looking forward to decentralized survival … might want to brush up on radical self sufficiency!!

Hugelkultur…

https://youtu.be/FKvBRtE13jw?si=HWgrn9kjRQoSlGR7

https://youtu.be/FKvBRtE13jw?si=bxFgDnCO-wq_nnHs

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Man can’t live by bread alone … but it’s a good start!!!!!

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The Michigan Cuckoo

An invasive bird who tries to take over other birds nests.

It produces nothing…
Acts like the queen of the forest…
Takes anything it sees…
Has no boundaries…
Eliminates older birds in nursing nests for the fun of it…
And has no care or concern for other living creatures in the forest…

Beware … this is an invasive species and should be avoided at all costs. It has destructive tendencies and will destroy anything it touches.

@Brandenburg4Mi

Looked into this topic and the
Wood Duck was officially named as the Michigan State Duck!! A success story as the wood duck was brought back from near extinction.

The Robin still stands as the state bird!

Win win!!

https://www.mlive.com/environment/2026/03/after-conservation-success-story-michigans-wood-duck-rewarded-with-state-title.html

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"The Michigan Public Service Commission approved a $276.6 million rate hike Friday for Consumers Energy electricity customers.

The higher rates will increase residential electric bills by 8.9% beginning May 1, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Her office argued for a much smaller $160 million annual rate hike.

"Consumers Energy customers will once again have to brace for higher bills because of the never-ending cycle of rate hikes passed on by the utility," Nessel said.

Consumers Energy initially sought a $436 million annual rate hike, which would have increased bills by 13%. State regulators approved the smaller $276.6 million increase after hearing testimony from both sides."

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"Consumers Energy said the rate hike is necessary to continue investing in improved reliability, which reduces the number and duration of power outages across the Lower Peninsula.

The company says state regulators approved a $277 million plan on Friday to increase tree trimming near power lines, bury more power lines, install stronger utility poles and invest in cyber security for the electric grid."

After hearing about the shameful actions at the Michigan Republican convention yesterday … It’s time we talk about the real brainwashing happening all around us.

Is a relationship with God, the leading of God, the priority? Or is it the illusion of a human group of safety the priority? Watch the groups actions. If individuals exhibit demonic behavior or are liars or blamers who destroy other people’s lives just to win present … you might have a problem.

People feel it in their hearts: something is wrong. Deep down they know the system is rigged, the “narratives” are sales jobs, and the virtue-signaling is just another way to control us. But instead of standing on truth, too many choose the comfort of the group. They align with a political party, a movement, or a crowd … even when they know it’s compromised … just to feel accepted, approved, and “safe.”

That’s not safety. That’s spiritual slavery.

God never called us to follow the herd. He called us to follow Him. When the world says “everyone’s doing it,” our answer should be: “I answer to a higher authority.”

We don’t need another expert, influencer, or talking head telling us who to hate or who to worship. We need to elevate our expectations. We need to care more about what is truly right under God’s standard than about winning likes, votes, or social approval. The material world is temporary. Following God is eternal.

So how do we get off the brainwashing treadmill?

Stop outsourcing your thinking. Question everything … especially the polished messages coming from every angle. If it feels like an agenda designed to divide, distract, or control … it probably is.

Go back to the instruction manual for life. Read Scripture. Pray without a script. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you truth, not the version filtered through evil hands pulling levers behind the scenes.

Choose courage over comfort. It’s lonely at first when you step out of the compromised group. But you were never meant to fit in with a fallen world … you were meant to stand out for a holy God.

Speak the truth anyway. Even if your voice shakes. Even if “they” call you every name in the book. Light exposes darkness … it doesn’t negotiate with it.

The lovers of this world want you dependent on their approval. God wants you free.

Today is the day to start thinking for yourself. Not what the algorithm feeds you. Not what the party demands. Not what the culture pressures.

Just you, your Bible, and the God who made you for such a time as this.

Break the brainwashing cycle of control … it’s time to experience true freedom in Christ. That is the principle which America was founded on …

@Brandenburg4Mi

My heart aches for our nation, for the world, and for every person feeling lost in the noise.

I see it in the division, the confusion, the quiet desperation so many carry. People are searching for answers in leaders, movements, parties, and systems … but no human hand can truly rescue us. No group, no ideology, no amount of approval can fill the emptiness or guide us safely home.

That’s why Jesus came.

He is the Great Shepherd. He doesn’t wait for the lost sheep to find its way back … He leaves the ninety-nine and goes after the one. He meets us right in the middle of our pain, our mistakes, our wandering. He doesn’t shame us. He simply says, “Come home. I’ve got you.”

God created the entire universe and set the stars in place. He made the rules of life itself. And in His perfect love, He calls us His children. Not servants … children. Under His care, His guidance, His protection.

No politician, no movement, no human institution can offer the pure, unconditional love and wisdom that only our Heavenly Father can give. Until our hearts turn back to Him … until we start following the Shepherd instead of the crowd … we will keep feeling lost.

But here’s the beautiful truth … It’s never too late to be found.

If you’re hurting, if you feel adrift, if the world feels too heavy … Jesus is already walking toward you. He specializes in rescuing the one. He turns broken lambs into beloved children.

You are not alone. You are seen. You are deeply loved.

Turn your eyes to Him today. Let Him lead. Let Him heal. Let Him bring you home.

He is waiting with open arms.
Not condemnation…

Let’s do this life together …

@Brandenburg4Mi

It’s time to arrest and prosecute these scumbags to the point of fullest extent of the law …

The charge is treason!!!!!

This includes the lobbyists … congress … and whoever touched this money. Let’s leave no rock unturned.

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Building methods that could eliminate bills have been systematically eliminated. The industry cartels know exactly what regulations they create to generate the most profit rather then helping people cut the costs of living.

This video shows a how a house can produce its own heat by through efficient design. The methods of regulatory capture by commerce is sickening. A giant south-facing greenhouse sunspace that captures solar energy, stores it in thermal mass, and naturally convects free warmth through the entire home all winter … no furnace, minimal or zero utility bills for heating. It's simple, ancient-inspired passive solar design combined with smart 20th-century tweaks. Radical self-sufficiency in action.

But here's the gut punch: you probably can't build this today. Not easily. Not legally in most places without massive headaches, expensive modifications, or outright denial.

Government building codes and zoning rules act as the ultimate gatekeepers of fate … an undeniable attack on our freedom for profits. They don't outright ban passive energy … they "regulate" it to death with requirements that kill the very physics making it work.

Classify that glorious sunspace as "non-habitable" space? Check.
Demand costly 1-hour fire-rated walls and doors between the greenhouse and living area? Check.
Those fire separations destroy the open convection loop that moves heat naturally. Suddenly your free heating system is broken, and you're back to relying on mechanical HVAC.

The result? Modern homes are deliberately less efficient than they could be. Instead of designing for the sun, wind, and thermal mass to do most of the work, we're forced into leaky, code-compliant boxes that bleed heat and lock us into monthly subscriptions: natural gas or electric bills, HVAC service contracts, "high-efficiency" window replacements every decade, insulation upgrades, and endless energy "efficiency" retrofits that never quite deliver true independence.

This isn't accidental. It's by design … regulatory capture at its finest.

Who writes and lobbies for these detailed building codes? The very industries that profit when you stay dependent. HVAC manufacturers and contractors love rules that mandate complex mechanical systems. Utility companies benefit from homes that can't easily go off-grid or slash consumption. Big window and insulation makers push "certified" products with strict U-factors and SHGC ratings that favor their expensive lines over simple, large glazed areas that actually harvest solar gain effectively. Builders and trade associations sit on code committees, shaping rules that raise barriers to entry for DIY or alternative approaches while protecting their business models.

It's not about your safety or the environment in any meaningful long-term way. Real safety and real sustainability would celebrate designs that minimize energy use through passive means … reducing strain on grids, lowering emissions without forcing everyone into high-tech gadgets, and giving families resilience against blackouts or price spikes.

Instead, the system funnels you into perpetual consumption. Radical self-sufficiency threatens billions in recurring revenue from fuel sales, maintenance, compliance upgrades, and "green" certified products. So the gatekeeping continues … inspectors, permits, variances, engineers, and added costs that make simple, proven self sufficient designed homes impractical for average people.

We've been robbed of the ability to build homes that work with nature instead of against it. The trajectory of your household's independence and finances … is quietly steered by rules sold as "for the public good" but engineered for industry advantage.

Watch the video and ask yourself … why can't we have this? Why is basic thermal wisdom treated like a hazard? It's time to demand code reform that actually enables self-sufficiency, not just layers more compliance theater.

Demand the right to build homes that don't sentence you to a lifetime energy subscription. End regulatory capture and lobbying.

Developers are working with multinational corporations to extract profits. They get incentives by the industries who find the politicians making policy and regulatory decisions to protect the money pipeline. And they make things just as expensive as they can to inflict pain on everyday Americans.

Why has neither of the major parties addressed that!???

Because they are being funded by this scheme. Look at the connection to development and the political world. Why do we have the biggest gap between home buyer and too much housing inventory??? Because the fiat currency is dead….

The same thing happened in China … the result? Ghost cities. It’s happening here. Everyone has to get involved in local politics because the townships are the ones sealing the deal to sell out your communities. They are creating water monopolies for another method of subscription for services … only water monopolies result in life or death.

Who is running and what are their connections to regulatory capture… industries … industry cartels?

Here’s a clue … ISO

… development

… supply line monopolies

The list goes on…and I’m not going to sugar coat it!!!! The current candidates suck!!

The entire legislature … lobbying … every industry cartel…

This system is set against you as a full time criminal extortion ring.

Get up to speed quick!

@Brandenburg4Mi