I do not think anyone really prepares you for this part of the journey. When you first come to faith, there is this quiet expectation that things will feel different right away. Maybe no one says it out loud, but it is there. You assume life will feel clearer, lighter, more certain. You expect to ... READ the POST
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
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
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
