How This Blog Was Born

I had absolutely no intention of writing a blog.But God—well, He had a different plan. Imagine that.

In early January, I was driving when a random conversation captured my thoughts. In this imaginary scenario, I was being interviewed on the news, and at the end the anchor asked, “Where can people find you?”

Without thinking, I answered:

“You can find me at www.ajewishgirlandjesus.com.”

What??!!

That had never crossed my mind. Not once. Not ever.

I knew immediately that wasn’t from me. It was God who boldly dropped that into my head. And I also knew—right away—that the name was pretty darn catchy.

So as soon as I got home, I did a domain search.

Of course, it was available.

So, I quickly snatched it up—just in case another Jewish girl heard it too!  LOL

Then I said, “Okay, God… now what am I supposed to do with this?”

At that point, I still had no intention of starting a blog—especially since I was struggling with writer’s block on the book I’ve been working on, Ayahuasca, a Jewish Girl, and Jesus: An Unlikely Journey of Faith. (Yes, another title He gave me. I’ll save that story for another time.)

For a few weeks, I casually mentioned “A Jewish Girl & Jesus” to friends, laughing about the interview that had hijacked my thoughts.

But inside, I felt very unsettled.

If I’m honest, I was a little irritated… okay, more than a little.

I had lost my job in January 2022, and countless applications had been met with “thank you, but no thank you.” It was shocking. And heartbreaking. I loved my 20-year career. I loved the company I worked for. I was certain I’d find another position within six months—max!

I didn’t.

My personal hiring manager—God—apparently had another plan.

All I knew was the “9-to-5, working for a company” life. That was my world. That was my security. I wanted a job. I knew how to do that “role.”

And now here He was, placing this catchy website name in my head and my heart… and nudging me toward something unfamiliar.

For a couple of weeks, I felt like Jonah.

Nope. Not going. I want nothing to do with Nineveh! Thank you, but no!!

I was like a child covering her eyes and saying, “I don’t see You.”  And covering her ears too, “I can’t hear You either!”

The only problem?

I couldn’t unknow what I knew.

I couldn’t escape what He had placed in my heart and in my head.

That website name would not leave me alone.

And I knew—I knew—I was supposed to do something with it.

Somewhere in those conversations with God, the idea of a blog began to emerge.

And then came what I call my “burning bush” moment—last Saturday, January 31. Good thing I didn’t have to get swallowed by a whale!

About once a month, I use my coloring Bible to quiet my mind and seek God’s guidance. That morning, I took out my crayons, flipped through the pages, and stopped on one verse:

“Do what must be done, for God is with you.” (1 Samuel 10:7)

Okay, that was a bit too direct and a little too in-my-face!  So, I turned the page, hoping for something more inspiring and encouraging.

I flipped back.

This time, two more verses stood out:

“Up to this point the Lord has helped us!” (1 Samuel 7:12)

“Turn your hearts to the Lord and obey Him alone, then He will rescue you.” (1 Samuel 7:3)

Well… there it was.

Those three verses were my burning bush.

After coloring those verses, I finally said:

“Okay, God. Fine. I’m in. I’ll sign on as a blogger.”

And here I am… writing my first post.

But when I look back now, I realize this blog didn’t really begin a few weeks ago in my car.

It began seven years ago—when this Jewish girl discovered that Jesus had been sitting in her living room for years… and she had no idea.

And that…

That is the story for my next post.