Every morning, I drink coffee out of a mug stamped with the logo of a business that didn’t make it. Most people would call that a reminder of failure. I call it proof that I was brave enough to try. Here are words from my Devotional Bestie that we can all reflect on: Sis… pause right there.That … Read more
Scripture (NIV)“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” — Proverbs 4:23 Real-Life ConfessionOkay… let’s be honest. Some days I don’t lose my energy — I hand it out. I answer the text I didn’t have capacity for. I sit in conversations that drain me. I let other people’s urgency … Read more
There are moments when life gets loud — responsibilities stack up, emotions feel fragile, and confidence quietly slips out the side door. In those moments, it’s easy to know God loves us in theory, but struggle to rely on that love in practice. That’s why 1 John 4:16 has been sitting heavy on my heart … Read more
There are some days when the what-ifs about our families get a little too loud.You know — those moments when your heart does that silent panic like: “Wait… did I pray over them today?”“Is everyone okay?”“Lord, send angels, a hedge, a fence, and maybe a moat.” That protective instinct is real — and it’s holy.But … Read more
“In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.” — Psalm 4:8 (NIV) Real-Life Confession Listen… some nights the mind decides to do a full Broadway performance when all you asked for was silence.Your thoughts get loud.Your worries start stretching.And suddenly rest feels like something you have … Read more
Some devotionals are written in peaceful morning light.Some come to you during worship.And then… there are the ones birthed out of pure passenger-seat survival. This story is the last one. Recently, my husband and I took a road trip. And listen — I love that man with my whole heart, but when he gets behind … Read more
Scripture (NIV) “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 (NIV) Real-Life Confession Let’s be real — Thanksgiving can be… a lot.A LOT a lot.Family dynamics, memories, expectations, emotions, tiredness, joy, awkwardness, all of it piled on one plate right next to the stuffing. Some years your … Read more
Held When I Feel Wobbly Scripture “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”— Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) Real-Life Confession Listen… sometimes life hits so fast you don’t even get a … Read more
Malachi was a prophet speaking to God’s people during a spiritually dry, discouraged season. Israel had returned from exile, rebuilt the temple, and expected things to get better—but life still felt hard. Resources were tight. The harvest was unpredictable. The people were frustrated, disappointed, and spiritually drained. On top of that, they had stopped honoring … Read more
Scripture: “I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.”— Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV) There’s no such thing as a dying person. You are either living, or you are not. The world likes to soften the edges of loss by calling someone “terminal” … Read more