What 2025 Taught Me and What I’m Carrying Into 2026
2025 stretched me in ways I never expected. In this reflection, I share what this hard year taught me about faith, obedience, waiting, and trusting God when nothing makes sense, and what I’m carrying with me into 2026. This is for anyone walking through a season that feels heavy, quiet, or unfinished.
Finding Hope at Christmas When Your Heart Feels Heavy
Christmas can feel heavy when life is hard. This post is for anyone walking through pain, uncertainty, or loss during the holiday season and wondering where hope and joy fit when everything feels broken. It’s a reminder that Christmas is about hope entering real places of hurt, not perfect moments.
Learning to Wait with God This Advent
This Advent has reminded me how hard waiting can be and how much God works in the quiet parts of our lives. In this post I share some of my own waiting seasons, what God has been teaching me, and why waiting is not wasted the way it feels. If you are in a heavy season right now, I hope this speaks to you.
God Doesn’t Make Mistakes
Our culture is confused, and truth is being replaced with lies. This post explains why this is a spiritual battle and why loving others means standing for truth.
The Hidden Idols in Our Lives
It is easy to think idols are only ancient statues or false gods, but sometimes they look more like our phones, our routines, or the need to stay in control. In this post, I share how God gently revealed the hidden idols in my own life and reminded me what happens when we finally put Him back in His rightful place, above every distraction, every fear, and every false sense of control.
When God Shakes a Nation
We’ve lost our way, but God’s mercy hasn’t run out. It’s time to pray for America and believe that revival can begin again.
When You Want to Quit, Remember Who Called You
It is not easy to keep going when you feel like nothing is working. In this post, I share what God has been teaching me about perseverance, patience, and gratitude in the waiting. If you have ever felt like giving up on something you know He called you to, this one is for you.
Why We Don’t Celebrate Halloween (and What We Do Instead)
Halloween used to be one of my favorite nights of the year, until God changed my heart. In this post, I’m sharing what that journey looked like and how our family now spends October 31st in peace, prayer, and joy.
He Has Called You by Name
In this personal reflection on Isaiah 43:1, I share the moment this verse became more than just words, it became a lifeline. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unloved, or unsure of your place in this world, this one is for you. God doesn’t just see you… He calls you by name. You belong to Him.
Holding On When Marriage Gets Hard
This blog is for the wife who feels like giving up. It’s not polished or sugar-coated. It’s a real, honest reflection for the woman doing her best to hold onto hope in the middle of a hard marriage. If you’ve ever felt invisible, worn down, or unsure if you can keep going—this is for you.
Forgive Them Anyway
Struggling to forgive someone who never apologized? This post explores the pain and peace of forgiving anyway, and how Jesus leads the way.
When You Feel Like Quitting Everything
Feeling tired and ready to give up? This blog is for the one who’s questioning their calling in the middle of the struggle. Here’s what God reminded me when I wanted to quit it all.
Live the Life You Preach
We can’t expect others to take our faith seriously if we’re not living it out. This post is a real reminder that our kids and the world learn more from what we do than what we say.
You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Begin
Struggling with perfectionism? This raw, honest post dives into how the pressure to do everything “just right” can hold us back from stepping into our God-given purpose. Whether it’s parenting, marriage, friendships, or your calling, perfection isn’t the goal, obedience is. Read this heartfelt reminder that God doesn’t expect perfect, He just wants your yes.
Raising Daughters Who Know Their Worth in Christ
This one’s personal. A raw, honest look at what it means to raise a daughter to know her worth in Christ, while learning to believe it for yourself too.
Why Being ‘Set Apart’ Can Feel So Isolating…But Is So Worth It
Following God can feel lonely sometimes. But being set apart isn’t rejection, it’s His protection. Here’s why it’s worth it.
When Your Healing Doesn’t Look Like a Miracle
Some healing doesn’t happen all at once. If you’re still hurting and still holding on, this one’s for you.
Crying Out to God in the Middle of the Storm
Some seasons leave you drained, overwhelmed, and wondering where God is. This is a raw, honest reminder that even in the silence, He’s still with you.
It’s Always Been You, Lord
There’s something so beautiful about looking back and realizing God was there the whole time, even when we couldn’t feel Him. This blog is a reminder that no matter the season, we’ve never walked alone.
Faith on Empty: What to Do When You Can’t ‘Do Devotions’
If you’ve ever felt too tired to open your Bible or pray, this is for you. A reminder that even in the stillness, God sees you and hasn’t left your side.