Okay… let’s talk about this, because that statement hits, but it also gets misunderstood a lot. “You must be planted to be fruitful” isn’t God being controlling or restrictive — it’s Him being protective and intentional 🌱 Let’s unpack this gently, honestly, and biblically. Scripture First (NIV) “Blessed is the one who does not walk … Read more
Sis… that question right there? That’s a holy question. The kind that shows your spirit is awake, not lost. Let’s sit with it together for a second. Breathe. God is not offended by your wondering. “Am I Even on the Right Path, Lord?” Scripture (NIV)“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good … Read more
Sis… this is a real question, and the fact that you’re asking it already tells me your heart wants God more than the noise. 🌿 So let’s slow this down and throw Scripture at it — gently but boldly. When the World Is Loud but Jesus Is Calling Scripture (NIV)“Set your minds on things above, … Read more
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