Dillard Realty Team - Annie & Kenney

08/23/2026

🛡️ WHAT IF THE BATTLE YOU’RE FIGHTING ISN’T ONLY WHAT YOU CAN SEE?

There are moments in life when it feels like something is fighting against our peace.

Fear creeps in.
Temptation gets louder.
Relationships become strained.
Discouragement tells us to give up.
Our thoughts become a battlefield.

And we may assume it’s simply life being difficult.

But the Bible tells us there is more happening around us than what our eyes can see.

Paul writes:

“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
— Ephesians 6:11–12

If you’re new to the Bible—or you’re not even sure what you believe yet—I realize words like spiritual warfare may sound strange.

But stay with me.

Scripture teaches that evil is real. Satan is real. Temptation is real. And there is a spiritual battle taking place that we cannot see with our physical eyes.

But here’s what I desperately want you to understand:

The Bible doesn’t tell us this so we’ll live afraid.

It tells us so we’ll know how to stand.

And God has not left us defenseless.

That’s why reading the Bible matters so much.

God’s Word helps us recognize what is true when we’re surrounded by lies.

It teaches us who God is.

It reveals who Jesus is.

It exposes deception.

It renews our minds.

It reminds us where our hope comes from when fear tells us there is none.

And when Paul describes the armor God gives us, he tells us to take:

“the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
— Ephesians 6:17

Think about that.

God’s Word is our weapon against deception.

Even Jesus, when He was tempted by Satan in the wilderness, repeatedly answered:

“It is written…”
— Matthew 4

Jesus responded to lies with truth.

And that’s one reason I encourage people so strongly to read the Bible for themselves.

Don’t just take someone else’s word for what God says.

Don’t let social media tell you who Jesus is.

Don’t base eternity on something you heard years ago or on assumptions you’ve never investigated.

Open the Bible.

Ask questions.

Seek God.

Read the words of Jesus.

You may discover that the God you thought was distant has been inviting you to know Him all along.

And if you’re already a believer, don’t wait until you’re in the middle of a spiritual battle to begin learning how to use your armor.

Read His Word now.

Know His truth now.

Hide it in your heart now.

Because we are living in a world where darkness is real—but darkness does not get the final word.

Jesus does.

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”
— John 1:5

So don’t be afraid of the battle.

Know the One who has already won the victory.

And learn to stand in His truth. ❤️

📖 Put on the full armor of God.
Open His Word.
Know the truth.
Stand firm.

Bring your Bible… I’ll meet you in the Word.

08/08/2026

The Holy Spirit Still Speaks
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🕊️ Have You Ever Wondered Why Someone Suddenly Comes to Mind?

Have you ever felt a strong urge to pray for someone…

…only to find out later they were going through one of the hardest moments of their life?

Or have you ever opened your Bible and discovered the exact Scripture your heart needed that day?

Those moments aren’t accidents.

As followers of Christ, we are not left to navigate life on our own.

Jesus promised that after He returned to the Father, He would send the Holy Spirit to live within everyone who believes in Him.

The Holy Spirit isn’t just a feeling.

He is our Helper.

Our Counselor.

Our Teacher.

Our Comforter.

He gently convicts us when we’re drifting.

He reminds us of God’s truth when we’re discouraged.

He gives us wisdom when we don’t know what to do.

He prompts us to pray, to encourage, to serve, and to love others in ways we never could on our own.

And one of the most beautiful things He does is connect God’s people.

The same Holy Spirit who lives in me lives in every believer who belongs to Christ.

He unites us as one family.

He prompts one believer to pray while another is in need.

He gives one person the exact words another person desperately needs to hear.

He weaves together lives that could never have been connected by coincidence alone.

That’s the beauty of walking with God.

You are never alone.

The Holy Spirit is constantly at work—guiding, strengthening, comforting, and pointing us back to Jesus.

So the next time God places someone on your heart…

Pray.

When He nudges you to encourage someone…

Reach out.

When He leads you to His Word…

Open it.

The Holy Spirit is always pointing us toward Christ and drawing us closer to one another.

The more we listen, the more clearly we begin to recognize His voice.

📖 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit… will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.”
— John 14:26

📖 “For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.”
— Romans 8:14

Bring your Bible… I’ll meet you in the Word. 🤍

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08/04/2026

🌅 Grief Is Real… But So Is Our Hope.

If you’ve lost a husband…
A wife…
A child…
A parent…
A brother or sister…
Or someone whose absence has left an ache in your heart…

God sees every tear.

The pain of loss is real because love is real.

Jesus Himself stood at the tomb of His friend Lazarus and wept. He understands the heartbreak of saying goodbye.

But for those who belong to Christ, death is not the end of the story.

The Bible reminds us that we “do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13)

Our hope is not based on wishful thinking.

Our hope is anchored in Jesus Christ, who conquered the grave.

Because He lives, those who have placed their faith in Him will live also.

That doesn’t make today easy.

It doesn’t take away the empty chair at the table or the silence that fills a room once full of laughter.

But it does remind us that, in Christ, every goodbye is temporary.

One day, God will fulfill His beautiful promise:

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
— Revelation 21:4

If your heart is heavy today, hold on to that promise.

The God who knows your grief is also the God who promises a day when sorrow will give way to joy, tears will be replaced with gladness, and death itself will be no more.

Until that day, He walks beside you.

He carries you when you’re too weary to stand.

And He holds your loved one—and your future—securely in His hands.

There is hope.

There is healing.

And because of Jesus, there is a glorious reunion waiting for all who trust in Him.

🤍 Bring your Bible… I’ll meet you in the Word.

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Study Scriptures:

📖 1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
“We do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope.”

📖 Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes…”

📖 John 11:25
“I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in Me will live, even though they die.”

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

🏡 Sometimes the biggest blessings come disguised as setbacks. ❤️

A few weeks ago, we received a call from a wonderful family relocating to Houston from Dallas.

They were in a panic.

Just two days before closing, the purchase of their new home—represented by another brokerage—unexpectedly fell apart. With a moving truck on the horizon and a relocation deadline quickly approaching, they weren’t sure what to do next.

That’s when they called us.

We immediately got to work.

We listened to what was most important to them, searched relentlessly, coordinated every detail, and found them something even better than they thought possible.

✨ A home they absolutely LOVE.
✨ A much more central location that better fits their lifestyle.
✨ And, incredibly… they’re now closing five days AHEAD of schedule!

Moments like these remind us why we love what we do.

Real estate isn’t just about contracts and closing dates—it’s about helping people through life’s unexpected moments with calm, experience, and a plan.

To our amazing buyers: thank you for trusting us during such a stressful time. It has been an honor to help turn uncertainty into excitement, and we couldn’t be happier that you’re beginning this next chapter in a home that truly feels like the perfect fit.

Making People Our Purpose isn’t just something we say—it’s the way we serve every client, every step of the way.

Welcome home! 🏡❤️

07/16/2026

🚨 NO SHOWINGS… UNTIL THE OPEN HOUSE! 🚨

🔥 This is your ONE and ONLY opportunity to tour this incredible home before offers start coming in!

If you’ve been waiting for a home that delivers more space, more style, and more value… this is it.

🏡 Priced BELOW market value, this spacious two-story home sits on an oversized corner lot with beautiful mature trees and outstanding curb appeal. Inside you’ll find a flexible floor plan perfect for entertaining, updated luxury vinyl plank flooring upstairs, a spacious primary retreat, and beautifully refreshed bathrooms designed to help you imagine your own spa-like sanctuary.

But what truly sets this home apart is the rare oversized corner lot—offering outdoor space that’s becoming harder and harder to find.

⚠️ There will be NO private showings before the Open House.

That means if you want a chance to own one of the best values on the market, you must see it this Saturday.

📅 OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, July 18
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

⏳ Homes priced this aggressively don’t stay available for long. Don’t spend the weekend wishing you had gone.

✨ Be there. Walk through it. Fall in love. Make your move before someone else does.

07/06/2026

📖 A New Chapter Begins…

For those who know me, you know that my faith has always been the foundation of my life.

But in January, something happened that changed me in a profound way.

The Holy Spirit woke me up in the middle of the night with one simple instruction:

“Get up and read your Bible.”

The prompting came twice.

I got up, opened God’s Word, and I’ve been reading it every day since.

What I thought would be a quiet moment with God has become one of the greatest blessings of my life. His Word has brought me peace, wisdom, conviction, encouragement, and a deeper relationship with Jesus than I ever imagined.

As I’ve prayed about what to do with this experience, I felt led to create a new space dedicated entirely to reading and studying the Bible together.

So today, I’m excited to introduce my new ministry page:



This isn’t a page where I’ll pretend to have all the answers.

It’s a place where we’ll simply open God’s Word together…

📖 One chapter at a time.
🤍 One day at a time.
✨ One life transformed at a time.

Whether you’ve been reading the Bible for years or you’ve never opened one before, you are welcome here.

If you’ve ever wanted someone to read the Bible with…
If you’ve ever wondered what a passage really means…
Or if you simply want to grow closer to Jesus…

I’d be honored to have you join me.

❤️ Please follow and invite someone you love to come along.

Because the world doesn’t need more opinions…

It needs more of God’s Word.

Bring your Bible… I’ll meet you in the Word. 📖🤍

06/21/2026

Some of life’s greatest blessings are the people who quietly shaped us.

The ones who prayed for us before we knew how to pray for ourselves.

The ones who taught us integrity by the way they lived, not just by the words they spoke.

The ones who reminded us to keep going when life became difficult and pointed us back to God when we lost our way.

Scripture says:

“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” — 3 John 1:4

What a beautiful reminder that our greatest legacy isn’t found in what we own, but in the love we give, the faith we share, and the lives we help shape.

Today, take a moment to thank God for the people who have poured into your life—the mentors, parents, grandparents, friends, and spiritual guides who helped make you who you are.

And if you are that person for someone else, never underestimate the impact of your kindness, your prayers, and your example.

A life lived in love and faith leaves footprints that time can never erase.

❤️ May we all be remembered not for what we accumulated, but for how deeply we loved and how faithfully we pointed others to God.

06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the men who have shaped our lives with strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love.

To the fathers who tuck their children in at night, work tirelessly to provide, and lead their families with kindness and integrity—thank you. Your love leaves footprints on hearts that last a lifetime.

To the dads who chose love through adoption, thank you for reminding us that family isn’t only built by blood but by commitment, sacrifice, and a heart willing to say, “You are mine.” Some of the greatest fathers are the ones who chose their children and loved them as their very own.

And to those of us whose fathers are now in heaven, Father’s Day carries a tender ache. We miss their laughter, their advice, their hugs, and the way they made us feel safe. Though they are no longer beside us, their love still lives within us—in our memories, our values, and the countless lessons they left behind.

Many of us learned our very first lessons about God from our fathers. We watched them bow their heads in prayer, open their Bibles, extend grace, and trust Jesus through life’s joys and hardships. A father’s faith often becomes the foundation upon which a child’s faith is built. Their example teaches us that God is our Heavenly Father, that Jesus loves us deeply, and that faith is something to be lived, not just spoken.

Even for those whose fathers are no longer with us, the seeds of faith they planted continue to bear fruit. Their prayers still echo in our hearts, and the legacy they left behind continues to point us toward God and the hope we have in Christ.

Today, we honor every kind of father:
The ones holding our hands…
The ones who chose us…
And the ones watching over us from heaven.

❤️ “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

Happy Father’s Day to every dad whose love, sacrifice, and faith have helped shape generations and draw hearts closer to God and Jesus.