By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Get on The Ark.

She stared at the ceiling, tears still wet on her cheeks, when a vision of a man with flaming blue eyes and a white, glimmering robe appeared beside her. In that moment, Kristie Riling felt a fierce love and a promise: “I’m fighting for you.” The image, she says, came after a series of dreams that guided her through the darkest days after a family tragedy in Texas.

From a Detroit Booth to a Lifelong Mission

Riling first crossed paths with host Darren Brett Conrad at the Reawaken America tour in Detroit, where she ran a booth focused on dreams. “I walked by and you’re like, hey, have you had a Trump dream? I’m like, yeah,” she recalled, noting the event drew between three and four thousand attendees. The encounter sparked a deeper conversation about faith, patriotism, and the power of divine communication.

Raised in a small-town church that she attended three times a week, Riling described a childhood filled with nightly prayers and the struggle to hear God’s voice amid “negative voices” that whispered doubt. Those early experiences shaped her later commitment to homeschooling her own children for 25 years and creating three children’s books designed to teach reading and convey scriptural truths. One of the books, inspired by a Mr. Rogers song, is titled “You I Love,” a poem she sings to her grandchildren, emphasizing love over material appearance.

Tragedy in Texas and the Birth of a Dream Narrative

In July 2019, Riling’s life was shattered when a family she was staying with was killed in a tragic incident. She spent the last weeks with them, forming close bonds that made the loss even more painful. “It was the most horrible thing you can get is to hear that your child died,” she said, recalling the moment she learned of the tragedy.

Amid the grief, Riling reported a vivid dream in which her granddaughter, frightened, clung to her while a figure she identified as Jesus fought a demonic presence. The vision included details like “flaming blue eyes” and a “shiny sword,” and even a scene at an ice‑cream shop where a divine presence shared strawberry ice cream with the child. Riling interpreted these dreams as messages from her deceased family members, guiding her through the aftermath.

She later recounted a nightmare involving three men she later identified as “three demons” representing unforgiveness, anger, and bitterness. After praying for insight, she believed the Lord revealed the spiritual nature of the threat, urging her to release those negative emotions.

These experiences led Riling to discover “Dream Life Decoded,” a platform that helped her record and interpret her dreams, reinforcing her belief that every dream, even a nightmare, carries a purpose from God.

Writing for the Next Generation

Channeling her experiences into creative works, Riling has authored three children’s books. The first teaches reading fundamentals; the second, inspired by the Mr. Rogers melody, focuses on unconditional love; the third combines scripture with illustrations, aiming to embed spiritual truths in her grandchildren’s hearts from infancy.

She explained, “The joy of the Lord is my strength,” emphasizing that joy, not sorrow, fuels her ongoing ministry. By collecting her own sorrows and turning them into verses, she hopes to provide young readers with a foundation of faith that can withstand life’s trials.

The Role of Faith in Healing and Community

Riling’s testimony underscores a broader theme: the intersection of personal grief, communal support, and spiritual resilience. Her story, shared on Get on The Ark, resonated with listeners who value narratives of divine intervention and the transformative power of faith.

She also highlighted the importance of “hearing the Holy Spirit” and discerning God’s voice, urging believers to “train our ear” rather than rely on external dream dictionaries. This emphasis aligns with the show’s mission to showcase miracles and testimonies that inspire listeners to deepen their relationship with Jesus.

Through her journey, Riling illustrates how personal tragedy can become a catalyst for outreach, encouraging others to seek comfort and guidance through prayer, scripture, and the sharing of personal stories within the faith community.

Riling’s account serves as a reminder that, even amid loss, the promise of divine love remains steadfast, offering hope and direction to those willing to listen.

The full episode of Get on The Ark is available on OBBM Network TV.