Bethlehem Blessing

Over here at Bethlehem Blessing. Org we are gearing up for something big. We are writing a screenplay that is going to be very interesting and different that anything out there right now.

It is mostly a true-to-life account of our lives as we follow Jesus and operate our business. The business is a creative one that produces visual art, music in the form of singing and songwriting, and writing, which includes this blog, and fiction and nonfiction books and the screenplay. The screenplay is titled “Interests.”

We pray about everything here. It doesn’t matter how big or small it may seem; we pray. The prayer for the screenplay and ultimately the movie was for it to first be accepted and then produced by the studio of our choice. I also prayed for the movie to go viral and be seen all over the world.

In addition to praying prayers we come up with ourselves, we pray Bible verses back to Jesus, and make sure to pray them in his name, and thank him and praise him too.

The Bible verse I prayed over the screenplay “Interests,” is Matthew 14:9. It reads, “The king was grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he commanded it to be given.” (NRSV)

The Bible says we must believe without doubting when we pray, so that is what we are doing. No matter what we believe. This movie will be out there on Earth for everyone.

I know this might sound unbelievable, but Jesus is the God of possibilities. And with him all things are possible.

We have work to do to get the movie out there, because, as Jesus said, there must be action that goes along with prayer.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown

On Monday, May 12, 2026, I wrote a blog post using Proverbs 25:16. In the verse it speaks of having too much honey.

Although it does address eating too much honey, which can cause some harm, it also means we must have self-control. Self-control is a gift of the Holy Spirit.

Proverbs 25:16 also concerns not hoarding material possessions–even good things.

In addition, Proverbs 25:17 speaks about relationships, and not visiting a neighbor too often.

For me, in trying to understand Proverbs 25:16 and not doing a good job of it, I needed a different verse. That verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9. It reads, “And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon Me.” (NKJV).

Jesus gives us grace when we need it for the wrong things we do. He gives his grace out of the goodness of his heart. It is not given because we have done anything to deserve it. His strength is all we need to make it through trials.

I am grateful that the Lord is so understanding and helps us the way he does. I am human, and I make mistakes. Knowing about and relying on his goodness creates an atmosphere in which I can move forward in a state of relaxation. I do, however, always remember to adhere to the rules of good journalism. In the above case, what I needed to do was a little research. Sometimes, certain verses seem self-explanatory. That being said, though, I will check them.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown

I was in a situation where I was not sure about what I was doing. I guess I was thinking about my identity. I wanted it to change, and I thought changing my name would be the answer.

I did put another name at the end of a few blogs, saying it would be my name soon. I chose the last name DeWitt; thinking it would make me different. As it turns out, I didn’t change my name; it is still Lisa Brown. I changed my perspective on my life and the things in it. I chose to look at what was going on as if it were a choice. And when I did, I started getting what I wanted out of life. I see now that when I act as if something is what I want, I receive it, and that is the way it remains. I do, though think about and plan now for what’s to come–for what I see myself doing, and for what is good for me.

As I follow my dreams, I do not dwell on the past; instead, I ask Jesus for help.

James 1:5 reads, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” The New King James Version Bible (NKJV).

From Jesus’ words, I gain information — wisdom. Everything he says is right. He always knows everything about everything. I have confidence in my decisions when I consult him.

I want to make sure I know what I am doing today and for the future. It is easy to consult the Bible, and if I am in a hurry, I ask Google

I am sure about what I am doing now. I feel grounded. I feel like there is no issue I cannot deal with.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown

It had been a long time, an extended period when I wondered about my future. It seemed things were going to go in a problematic fashion forever. I couldn’t get a break. Not for a minute, not for a deep breath even.

I had been so sad that my prospects were hopeless, I left home and went somewhere, not exactly at home. I sat in a chair and stared out the window, praying and believing things would turn around.

I had plans to paint under a tree in 22-degree weather, because I had nowhere to paint and be creative where I was.

I had gathered my supplies, watched it snow, and hoped for better days.

All of a sudden, relief came. I went home still wondering if I was back to good times. Then, I prayed some more. I asked Jesus if everything was going well, and that it would be so. I got a reaction in my gut, a knowing, a message from above as I sat relaxing one evening.

I knew the Holy Spirit sent that message to me. At the same time, I also knew I had work to do. I did not worry. I knew I would figure out what I would do. I was willing to do the work. And after a short time, it dawned on me that the work was internal. I had to learn to value myself and my time. To make sure I was living the life I wanted to live.

When I realized that changing my perspective to view things through the lens of my wishes, hopes, and desires instead of always putting myself last, I smiled. The smile I smiled was so big it glowed across my face. I could feel it. Joy took over my world. I knew from that moment forward that my existence on this planet would be better, different, and what I wanted it to be.

I know it was Jesus answering me.

Mark 11:24 reads, “For this reason I tell you: When you pray and ask for something, believe that you have received it, and you will be given whatever you ask for. The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown

When I read the Bible and see some of the miracles Jesus performed, I have to make sure I don’t think that he could only do those things when he walked the earth. He can do miracles now, too, in this day and age. The Bible is here to remind us of what he accomplishes when we pray, and even when we don’t ask.

I know, first of all, that if Jesus can give me a job that is so much fun, I will sit around incubating, thinking, and preparing to do it all of the time; it is a miracle. It is a job that is like swinging on the monkey bars at the playground, like floating on toys at the beach, and as entertaining as going to Disney World.

It’s not just the job he’s provided me with; when I think about how I felt without it and what I thought was ahead of me in life, it is amazing. I am 68 years old, I was a stay-at-home Mom who gave up her career to raise a child, and I had no hope of ever accomplishing a work goal.

Luke 8:53-55 reads, “They made fun of him, because they knew she was dead. But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, ‘Get up, child!’ Her life returned, and she got up at once, and Jesus ordered them to give her something to eat.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

Since the Lord can raise the dead, and God the Father raised him from the dead, it is understandable that he can raise me out of an abandoned career, a slumber period in life, to one filled with golden opportunity. From what the Holy Spirit has communicated to me about where I am headed, I know all of my dreams are about to come true. Even the ones I was too afraid to dream.

Ephesians 3:20 reads, “To him who by means of his power working in us is able to do so much more than we can ever ask for or even think of.: The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown

Growing up, we went to church and went to school to learn about God. Yet, while I was in those places I did not learn about Jesus.

If they did speak of Jesus, I never heard them. I don’t know if they really didn’t, or if I was distracted due to my ADHD, or the problems we had at home. For me, learning about Jesus didn’t even come with Salvation. At that point, I didn’t even know that Jesus was God. I didn’t know about the Holy Trinity, which consists of God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. That is who God is: the Holy Trinity. They are all God together, and separately.

I was, so I thought, as far away from Jesus as a person could get. But he wasn’t keeping his distance from me. I didn’t know he was there, though. Even when he saved me from kidnappers who had me alone in a car in a huge inner city at night, I did not know it was him who got me back home.

It was many years before I realized what he had done for me. When I discovered Jesus, I cried. The tears were tears of joy and gratitude.

Ephesians 2:13 reads, “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.” The Good News Translation Bible (GNT).

I would not be here to tell you this story if he had not been there for me. I have now seen him do miracles in my life, even more amazing than what he did on the dark, cold night. I walk around smiling, laughing, and I am filled with happiness now that I take my steps with Jesus. He cares about everything, not just the things you would think absolutely everything.

Thank you for reading.

I love you,

Lisa Brown