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My Tips on How to Find a Church Home

Finding a church home can feel like a big decision. Beyond the music, the programs, or even the friendliness of the people, what truly matters is the truth being taught. A church is more than a building; it’s a spiritual family that will shape your faith, challenge your beliefs, and help you grow. ... READ the POST

What’s Up with All the Hatred?

At 45 years old, I’ve lived long enough to recognize a pattern. Hate isn’t new. What is new is how bold it has become (again), and how tired it makes your soul. Hatred is EXHAUSTING! I don't see how people do it... choose to carry hate or anger in their hearts. Choose to be divisive. ... READ the POST

Hatred is exhausting, can we agree on that? This post includes a short prayer for healing.

Entering the New Year Gently: Faith, Grace, and Not Reinventing Myself in January

January has never arrived quietly for me. It shows up loud, confident, and slightly judgmental... armed with planners, resolutions, and the expectation that I should wake up on January 1st as a fully healed, organized, spiritually disciplined woman who suddenly drinks more water and has her life ... READ the POST

Finding Peace When Life Feels Heavy, we all Need Emotional Rest

Life gets heavy sometimes, for everyone. You can love Jesus, read your Bible, go to church, and still feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. That doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human. And God meets us in our humanity. If your heart has been tired lately... tired of ... READ the POST

Restoration is God’s specialty. Emotional wellness isn’t separate from faith; it’s shaped by it.

Do Not Expect Your Prayers to Be Answered in the Way You Want

I had to learn something about prayer the hard way. For years I prayed with expectation, not expectation in God, but expectation in how I wanted Him to respond. I prayed with my own script in mind. I prayed assuming God would follow the storyline I imagined. And when He did not, I used to feel ... READ the POST

God answers prayers in the way that truly serves your purpose and your soul. Not simply your emotions or your immediate desires.

How to Help Others During the Current Government Shutdown

As of November 5, 2025, the U.S. federal government has entered its longest-ever shutdown, now spanning over 35 days with no breakthrough deal in sight (AP News+2The Guardian+2). Major federal programs and benefits are already disrupted: millions could lose access to Supplemental Nutrition ... READ the POST

This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to help one another when life feels uncertain. With everything happening in our country right now, especially during the government shutdown, I know many people are facing real challenges — some financial, some emotional, and some spiritual. It’s easy to feel powerless when things seem out of our control, but I believe that’s when we have the greatest opportunity to show love. If you’ve been wondering how to make a difference, even in small ways, this post is for you.
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