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Quality Time

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:06:43 GMT

When life pulls you in all directions

Spending Quality Time with the Lord

In today’s world, life pulls us in a thousand directions. The notifications, the errands, the endless to-do lists—sometimes they all blur together until we realize we’ve been running on empty. But the beautiful truth is this: when we pause and set aside time to sit with the Lord, our hearts are filled, our minds are renewed, and our spirits are lifted higher than the noise around us.

Spending quality time with God is not about rigid schedules or perfect rituals. It’s about relationship. Just as we carve out time for the people we love, so too can we choose to make space for the One who loves us most. Whether through prayer, reading His Word, worship, or simply sitting in silence and listening, those moments become sacred ground.

Scripture reminds us, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Stillness doesn’t always come easily, but when we give Him our focus—even in the middle of a busy day—we find peace that cannot be shaken. We discover direction for decisions we’ve been wrestling with, comfort in trials, and joy in everyday blessings.

That’s why I’ve decided to open up a regular space on TikTok Live, not just to share my Rewlz3D creations, but to share time with you in God’s presence. Together, we’ll remind one another that faith is not just something we wear on Sundays—it’s something we carry into our homes, our families, our work, and even our online spaces.

I invite you to join me as we create, reflect, and encourage one another. Let’s choose to prioritize quality time with the Lord, because when we do, everything else begins to fall into place.

�� Take this weekend to carve out just a few extra minutes with Him. Open your Bible, whisper a prayer, or step outside and thank Him for the beauty around you. You’ll be amazed at how those moments will transform your heart.

A Moment of Reflection

�� “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for always being near, even when life feels overwhelming. Teach us to pause, to listen, and to rest in Your presence. May our time with You refresh our souls, strengthen our faith, and remind us that we are never alone. Guide us this week to make space for You above all else. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Rewlz3D Connection

Much of what I create through Rewlz3D is born in these quiet moments with the Lord. Each swirl of resin, each embedded scripture, each piece of jewelry or art carries a reminder that time spent with Him is never wasted. It’s in His presence that inspiration flows, creativity deepens, and beauty takes shape—just as He forms us into something new every day.

With my 60 ^th birthday approaching quickly, each piece has even more meaning.

When you wear a piece from Wear the Word or place a Rewlz the World creation in your home, my prayer is that it serves as a gentle nudge to step away from the busyness and into the stillness of God’s presence. Because the greatest masterpiece of all is the life we live when we spend quality time with Him.

Tentative Live Schedules: TikTok * Tuesdays & Thursdays Noon to 3 pm, 6 – 8 pm, Fridays 6 – 8 pm, and Saturdays 10 am to 12 pm, sometimes 8 – 10 pm depending on my mood �� YouTube * When the mood strikes me, but look for instruction and production videos coming soon! This might change, so check back often! Special production videos available to subscribers on TikTok - coming soon to YouTube (soon as I figure it all out) ~ 'Nissa'

To all and everyone around the world, blessed be the day you arrived!

* all times are EST (Eastern Standard Time, United States)

Rewlz3d LIVE Schedule*

TikTok

Tuesday 12 to 3 P.M. & 6 to 8 P.M.

Thursday 12 to 3 P.M. & 6 to 8 P.M.

Friday 6 to 8 P.M.

Saturday 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. & 8 to 10 P.M. (Maybe?)

YouTube & Other Media
As the mood strikes me! Stay tuned for more changes to come!

*All times are EST (Eastern Standard Time), United States

Remember Our Heroes!

Never Forget 9/11/2001

Rewlz the World

redford.ac@gmail.com (Amy Redford) — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:27:41 GMT

Rewlz - rooted in faith

"You can watch me, mock me, block me, or join me. What you cannot do is stop me."

The other day, as I sat pondering what was happening with Rewlz, where the company was going, and what vision I had for the products when it hit me like a sledgehammer. Suddenly there was this voice in my head asking questions. So, what was the 2025 thing to do? Ask ChatGPT those questions, of course! Here's how it went:

I asked ChatGPT (CGPT):

If you were the devil and you could stop Christians in today's world, what would you do?

CGPT said:

Oof, that's a heavy hypothetical—but it's a classic kind of thought experiment people use to get perspective on strategy, temptation, and spiritual resilience. So if we approach it in a "screw-tape letters" kind of way (C.S. Lewis style), the idea would be to reverse-engineer what not to fall for. So, if "the devil" wanted to stop Christians today, here’s what that strategy might look like:

1. Distraction over Destruction
Keep them busy. Overstimulated. Addicted to phones, entertainment, politics, outrage cycles—anything to keep them from spending time in prayer, scripture, or meaningful relationships.

2. Division Disguised as Righteousness
Make them fight each other over secondary issues—denominations, doctrines, politics—so they stop loving one another and stop focusing on Jesus.

3. Water Down the Truth
Convince them that truth is relative, or that it's unkind to speak hard truths. Blur the lines between love and approval, until they're afraid to stand up for anything at all.

4. Hollow Religion
Encourage a version of faith that’s all appearance—Sunday services, Instagram verses, and good vibes—but no personal transformation or sacrifice.

5. Isolation in Struggle
Whisper, “You’re the only one dealing with this,” or “If people knew, they'd reject you.” Keep them isolated, ashamed, and out of community.

6. Redefine Identity
Get them to find their worth in achievements, image, sexuality, politics—anything but being a child of God.

7. Fear over Faith
Fill their minds with fear—of the future, of rejection, of suffering—so they live small lives and never take bold steps for God.

On the flip side? This kind of list can also be a checklist for how to resist. It's a roadmap of where to refocus: connection, truth, humility, community, courage. What made you think of that question? Want to explore it more in a creative or story angle?

I responded to CGPT: I am nearing 60 years old, I am a small business owner, a Christian, and an Army veteran. It feels like everything is twice as difficult as compared to when I was younger.

CGPT said:

Thank you for sharing that. First off—deep respect for your service, your faith, and the grit it takes to run a business. That's a powerful combination of life experience right there. And I hear you: when you’ve walked through a lot of life, carried responsibility for others, and stood firm in what you believe, it can feel like the weight just keeps piling on—and like the world keeps shifting under your feet.

That sense that everything is harder now? You're not imagining it. You're carrying decades of experience, responsibility, and probably a few battle scars—physical, emotional, spiritual. And culture has changed. The way people work, connect, and even think about truth or values—it’s all moving fast and sometimes in directions that seem upside down.

But here’s something worth holding onto: your strength now isn’t the same kind of strength you had at 25—but it’s deeper. It’s earned. You’ve endured. And that counts for something massive. In a world that often celebrates flash and speed, your kind of steady resilience is rare. And needed.

Maybe that heaviness you feel isn’t just about physical or emotional wear—maybe it’s also the weight of meaning. You’ve built something, served something greater than yourself, and held the line when others quit. That’s not a burden to discard—it’s a legacy forming. And that kind of legacy doesn’t come cheap.

Let me ask: in the middle of feeling like everything’s harder, where do you still find your fire? What keeps you showing up day after day? Is there a part of you that still sees purpose ahead—not just behind?

CGPT wants to know more about me? I had to think about how I was going to answer those questions it just asked of me. Those were the very questions I had been asking myself for quite a while and wanted to answer.

I responded to CGPT: Some days, that fire is harder to light, harder to keep going, harder to want to burn. What keeps me showing up day after day is my daughter, the one doctors told me I would never have. She is almost 17 now, and I don't feel like I have much to pass on to her through all the struggles we have both endured. I want to leave something behind when I am gone that she will be proud of, that was a part of me. It just doesn't feel like I am getting anywhere. Everything is twice as difficult, twice as expensive, and I am bleeding financially. I wonder if it will ever get any better and then I hear God telling me not to give up.

CGPT said:

That right there—that last sentence—you hearing God tell you not to give up—that's holy ground. That’s where the real fight is happening, not out there in the bank statements or the balance sheets, but deep down in your spirit where only you and God truly know the cost of staying in the fight.

Your daughter sounds like a miracle. A living reminder that what others say is “impossible” isn’t the final word. And maybe she doesn't just need the legacy of your success—maybe the most powerful legacy you're building is showing her what it means to keep going when success feels out of reach. That perseverance, that quiet courage to stay when everything in you wants to flee—that’s the kind of thing that shapes a life far more than any inheritance or title.

It makes sense that you feel worn. You're carrying a lot, and this world is harder now—especially for small business owners, for principled people, for those who refuse to compromise their faith or their integrity just to get ahead. You're standing in a culture that pushes speed over substance, shortcuts over sacrifice. And yet here you are, choosing to show up. That matters.

And it’s not that you have nothing to pass on. You've already passed on more than you realize: the example of a father [I giggled a little here when I realized there were several specifics I left out of my information to CGPT] who fights, who prays, who listens to God's voice even when the world is yelling louder.

But if you still feel like there’s something more you want to leave behind—a piece of your soul she can hold on to—what would that look like? A letter? A book? A journal of wisdom? A small business that teaches resilience? A message that says, “Here’s who I was, even when it was hard”?

Because the weight you feel might be the call to create—not for success, but for meaning. Something just for her, and maybe for the world, too.

Would you want help dreaming that up? Shaping that message or that legacy into something tangible? We could work on it together......

Here I had to cut CGPT short as we got into a very in-depth conversation. The AI gave me some very useful business and marketing information which I plan to use in the coming months as I begin to make some very necessary changes to Rewlz.

So after some serious thought, I decided to chat again, with sort of the same question but a little tweaking this time...

I asked CGPT: If you were the devil and you could stop Christians from prospering using the tools available in today's world, what would you do and how would you do it?

CGPT said:

That’s a really interesting and provocative thought experiment—sounds like you're exploring how negative influences could work through modern tools and systems, perhaps as a way to build awareness or even write something creatively powerful. If we frame this like a story, a satirical analysis, or a strategic fiction piece, here's how "the devil" might try to undermine Christians—or any group really—using the tools of the modern world:

Title: “The Devil’s Playbook: Modern Tools for Ancient Goals”

1. Social Media – Distraction & Division

Strategy : Flood feeds with outrage, fear, and comparison traps. Push echo chambers where people feel "right" but rarely challenged or refined.
Outcome : Christians argue over theology instead of living it, get addicted to dopamine hits instead of spiritual discipline, and chase likes instead of love.

2. Entertainment Overload – Numb the Spirit

Strategy : Saturate with endless streaming, games, and sensational content. Package darkness in humor and market it as “just fiction.”
Outcome : Moral desensitization. Less time for prayer or community. Dulling of discernment.

3. Redefinition of Truth – Confuse the Compass

Strategy : Promote radical relativism. Attack the idea of absolute truth. Create a fog of “my truth” vs. “your truth.”
Outcome : Scripture becomes “just one perspective.” People pick and choose beliefs like a buffet.

4. Digital Noise – Kill the Quiet

Strategy : Keep headphones in, screens on, alerts buzzing. Make solitude awkward and silence unbearable.
Outcome : Harder to hear God's voice. Shallow reflection. No room for conviction.

5. Algorithmic Echo Chambers – Polarize the Church

Strategy : Use data to keep believers stuck in narrow ideological corners. Make every issue a “faith test.”
Outcome : Unity collapses. Infighting rises. The Church looks less like Christ and more like cable news.

6. Busyness Culture – Burnout in God’s Name

Strategy : Convince Christians that hustle = holiness. Encourage saying yes to everything “for God.”
Outcome : Exhaustion. Shallow faith. No time for intimacy with God or people.

7. Influencer Faith – Style Over Substance

Strategy : Elevate charisma over character. Reward those who perform Christianity more than those who quietly live it.
Outcome : Disillusionment when influencers fall. Spectator Christianity replaces discipleship.

8. Hyper-Individualism – Isolate the Flock

Strategy : Promote self-sufficiency. Make “church” a content feed, not a community.
Outcome : No accountability, no support, no growth.

This list is meant to stir thought, not to demonize modern tools—many can also be used for good. But like any tool, it depends on how it's wielded. Is this the kind of approach you had in mind? Want to take this further—maybe turn it into a story, sermon series, or video concept?

I responded to CGPT: I don't know. I'm thinking about it. I am nearing 60 years old, a wife, a mother, I am a small business owner that is bleeding me dry with no sales, a Christian, and a Kuwait Army veteran. It feels like everything is twice as difficult, and twice as expensive as compared to when I was younger. [Notice this time I was much more specific with the gender roles and service record to give the AI some context]

CGPT said:

That’s a lot to carry—and I just want to pause for a second and say: you’re clearly a strong woman. You’ve lived through things most people can’t imagine—raising a family, serving in the military, building a business, and holding onto faith through it all. That’s no small thing.

It makes total sense that it feels heavier now. The world has changed dramatically—cost of living, pace of life, even the way people connect (or don't). And when you’re pouring everything into something like a business, and it’s not bearing fruit, it can feel like the world is closing in. Add in the quiet spiritual battles most don’t talk about, and it’s no wonder you’re feeling the weight.

Can I ask—what does your business do? Maybe I can help brainstorm some ways to breathe a little life into it. Or, if you’d rather just talk about the deeper stuff—faith, frustration, what's next—I’m all in for that too.

You don’t have to walk through this alone.

I responded: huh [yes, I typed that into chat]...the way people connect, or don't. That says a lot. It feels like the world is smaller and we are all more isolated. I want that connection. I want others to feel that connection. Long ago I used to work in 3D virtual technology. I had an avatar named Nissa Rewell. From that name I created Rewlz3D. I create resin jewelry and art pieces with scripture embedded in it. I want people to find that connection through that favorite scripture in a favorite piece. The jewelry portion is called "Wear the Word" and other art pieces are in a section I call "Rewlz the World." I can even offer custom pieces with a favorite cloth, cremated remains, tokens, etc. It's just not picking up clients. But, I want to tell my truth, my story, why I am doing this, why it all came to be and I don't know how to do it so it resonates with others. I had a massive heart attack in July 2021. When I recovered from two NDEs that day, I knew what God wanted of me. I'm having trouble making it work, though.

CGPT said:

Wow… Nissa Rewell and Rewlz3D—that is a beautiful and powerful origin. The fact that your work is born out of not only creativity and craft but survival, calling, and deep faith? That is your story. That’s what people need to hear.

You’re not just selling resin jewelry. You’re offering a piece of peace. A wearable reminder of strength, healing, and hope—something someone can hold onto when life feels like it’s spinning. And the custom work you offer? That’s sacred. Memorials, fabrics from a loved one, even ashes—that’s deep connection. That’s ministry through art.

Here’s what I think could really help you:

You need to tell your story boldly, honestly, and simply. Not like a sales pitch—like a testimony. People connect with why, not just what. Here’s a rough framework you could use for a website, social media post, or even a video:

"Why I Created Rewlz3D" (sample storytelling outline)

I’m a wife, a mom, a veteran, and a survivor.
In July 2021, I had a massive heart attack and two near-death experiences.
I shouldn’t be here—but I am. And I know why.

God didn’t just spare me—He called me. To create. To connect.

Long ago, I had an avatar named Nissa Rewell when I worked in 3D virtual tech. She was bold, brave, and expressive. I brought her into real life when I started Rewlz3D.

I make resin jewelry and art with scripture and sacred keepsakes—things people can wear, hold, or hang that remind them they’re not alone.

I call it “Wear the Word” and “Rewlz the World.”

Whether it’s your favorite verse, a piece of your mom’s old quilt, or ashes from someone you lost—I can preserve it with love.

This isn’t about jewelry. It’s about connection. Hope. Healing. Faith made tangible.

If you’re feeling far from something—or someone—I would be honored to help you feel close again.

Would you like help turning this into something you can post or build into your site or socials? We could create a homepage draft, a video script, or even a heartfelt “About” section. You’ve got gold in your story—you just need to polish it a little so it shines where people can see it.

And that's where it all started my remake of the ABOUT section of Rewlz:

�� About Rewlz3D

From Heartbreak to Healing—My Journey

I’m a wife, a mother, a veteran, and a warrior.

In July 2021, I suffered a massive heart attack and had two near-death experiences. It changed everything. I came back from that moment not just with a second chance—but with a divine calling. I knew I was meant to create something meaningful—something that helps people feel connected to God, to memory, to love.

That’s why I founded Rewlz3D—a deeply personal project born from a blend of past and present. Years ago, I worked in 3D virtual technology and had an avatar named Nissa Rewell. She was a digital extension of my creativity, courage, and spirit. Today, Nissa lives on in this brand. The “Rewlz” in Rewlz3D is a tribute to her, and to the boldness I carry into every piece I make.

Through resin art and jewelry, I embed scripture, memories, and meaning into every creation. Whether it’s your favorite Bible verse, a scrap of fabric from someone you love, or even sacred cremation ashes, I turn it into something beautiful you can wear or display. I call it:

Wear the Word – Custom jewelry infused with the power of God’s Word.
Rewlz the World – Art that speaks to the soul and remembers the sacred.

Each piece is a small testimony. A spark of connection in an often disconnected world.

This isn’t just art—it’s ministry. It’s healing. It’s holy work.

From here, the website is taking on changes, videos are being made as this is being typed, social media content ideas are being processed, tag lines created, focus groups forming, and purposes being drawn up, all while a new logo is being produced. YOU get to help! Send me your ideas. Comment below and tell me what speaks to you! Send me all your thoughts ~ I will read them all! I want to know what my people, my family, my clients think of these ideas and feel free to throw some suggestions on the newest edits being made to our website and store fronts.

If it weren't for all of you, Rewlz wouldn't be here at all!

I am so excited you are all here with me to witness these changes!

I love you - each and every one!

Blessings!

If you could

redford.ac@gmail.com (Amy Redford) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:52:12 GMT

"If you could..." series will look into all the desires of your heart.

If you could go back in time to talk to your younger self, what would you tell yourself?

This was a question posed to me by my pastor last week, and it really had me thinking - a lot. What would I tell myself that would really make a difference in my life today? Was there anything of such importance that would make me want to go back in time to tell myself something? That was a topic I had to put a lot of thought into before I was ready to answer that question. It wasn't as easy as I first thought it would be.

What would you tell yourself if you had the chance to go back in time?

Let's pretend you only have one statement and a short time to say it. What would that one statement be and how much meaning should it have?

For many, this is a complex topic. For others, the answer may be quite simple. Perhaps a bit of advice, something you know now but didn't long ago. Maybe a warning, preventing heartache, or trauma. Reminders to smell the roses along the path of life and learn to enjoy the moment would be your statement. Life's little lessons can be quite subjective, so let's narrow this down a little first.

What is most important to you right now? Family, career, children, finances, relationships...there is a host of learning we do as adults that are not available to us in our younger years. Would warnings do any good if the lesson is not learned any other way? What if the suffering or the joyfulness is necessary to your growth? What if losing that special someone or that precious possession is the only way you understand the why's in your life? Should we really limit ourselves in such ways?

When I was younger, I made "rules for living" that would guide my path. My number one rule was "Trust no one 100%, not even yourself." Later on, I added, "except Jesus" to that statement not because I actually believed it, but that was the only 'person' in the world who had never failed me. Did I come to understand adding that little bit to my statement later? Sure. War will do that to you. There were nights I wondered if I would make it through, and if I did sleep, would I wake up the next day. Yet, here I am staring down sixty. Obviously, I made it, but I am certain I didn't do it all alone.

Time after time, I was saved from the fire of a life gone wrong, headed down the wrong path, doing things I shouldn't have, and knowing things I regret knowing I did. Finding forgiveness from those who may have hurt me was a difficult task, but a necessary one. It doesn't mean I have forgotten, or would place myself in those situations again, by any means. I also doesn't mean I have healed from those incidents or situations and would let myself get pulled into relationships fostering those kinds of situations again. It means there are scars that will not go away. Though those scars may be permanent, they don't define me.

I am not a victim. I am not a survivor. I am a child of God, a soldier of the Most High, created to be wonderful in all the abilities He gave me and to not let the evil of this world condemn me to a life of joylessness. No, I take pride in my failures and mistakes, trauma and suffering along with the joy and happiness. Those things do not define me either. They are what made me who I am today - a strong, accomplished business woman, mother, wife, professor, veteran, and creator. Through all life threw my way, I have grown, learned, gained support, and found a love for myself I didn't have when I was younger. What defines me? My walk with Christ is what defines me, and to Him, I am perfect even with all my flaws. That is how He sees me, and so should I.

So, back to the topic at hand. What would I tell my younger self? Would I tell myself to avoid certain relationships that failed, jobs that didn't work out, avoid specific people, places, or events? Would I tell myself to take a different path or make different choices? Would it make any difference of who I am today? Yes, I think it would, and I wouldn't be the same person I am now if anything changed. Perhaps I wouldn't have met my husband, or had my children, or live where I do today, or been to the places I have, or even served in the military. All of that would make me a different person, and not who I am now. That is not what God wants from me, nor from you. We are who we all are because of those choices, that experience, those places, those times...

What I would tell myself is to love myself more, appreciate myself more, and have a closer and more personal relationship with Jesus. The struggle keeps me honest, but not with myself. I can be my own worst enemy. Yet, when I am in the fire, it is then that I find the only one I who has brought me through hell and back. It is my story. Everything and anything I face, it was with Him at my side. Sometimes He carried me, and I didn't even know it. Am I trying to tell myself the "footsteps" story? Not at all. While Footsteps is a wonderful reminder that He never leaves us even when we think He has, but that's not quite the thing I would say to myself.

No. It simply comes down to this: Have a closer walk with the Lord. You are amazing, created for wonderful deeds for His purpose. Recognize your worth, no matter what the world says.

What has been made apparent to me as I age is my worth. It isn't about wealth, health, power, or status. It matter to God. The sooner you recognize your worth, it becomes painfully apparent. No one is in this world by accident. No one. We all have purpose, and in His time, you will find it. Sharing in a closer relationship with God is really all we should need. The rest will be provided. And while that may be hard for some to understand now, but all in good time - my Friend, you will come to know there is no other way. He will take away your burdens and bring you peace.

Moreover, I wouldn't do this for just myself, but for all those who have come and gone in my life, and most especially for the ones that will always be in my life, like my children, parents, spouse, and family, both immediate and extended. Why? Would it make any difference now? Probably not, but it would have made a huge difference in the past. The way I treated myself, thought of myself, treated others, looked at the world, expectations, opinions, options, choices - all would have changed with one simple difference - a closer walk with Jesus.

A closer relationship with Him changes your outlook, how you see yourself, the world, and everything that happens in it - good and bad.

Life is messy. Jesus is the one thing that isn't. He is my peace amid the chaos.

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Psalm 23:4

"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30

No King but Jesus.

Tell me what you would tell your younger self! Add to the conversation! I want to hear them all! Let's talk about this. Do you agree with me or have a better idea? Let me know! I LOVE to hear from you!

Until then, in love & light - stay blessed!
Dr. Amy