If You Do What Is Right

This morning in my scripture writing I was in Genesis 4:6–7, and it really made me stop and think. Cain was upset because God was not pleased with his offering, and instead of ignoring him, God spoke directly to him and asked, “Why are you angry? Why is your...

Why the Career World Was Never God’s Design for Me

I wish I could credit the person who made this, but I have no idea who created the original. Someone shared this picture on Facebook the other day, and it really made me pause. I looked at it and thought, this is exactly how I feel in this season of my life. I may not...

What Faith Really Looks Like

What stands out most to me is how her faith never wavered. It wasn’t loud or overly religious. It was real. A Different Kind of Day Yesterday, I spent the day with my daughter, Kristen, at a few appointments. But these were different from the ones we had been going to...

From Shame to Sharing: The Woman at the Well’s Story

We all have moments when we feel unseen, unworthy, or like our past is too messy for God to use. But one of my favorite stories in the Bible reminds me that no one is ever too far gone. In John chapter 4, Jesus meets a woman at a well in Samaria. Most Jewish people...

Spiritual Warfare Explained in Everyday Terms

When people hear the phrase spiritual warfare, it can sound heavy, dramatic, or even a little strange. But the truth is, it is something we all experience, whether we believe in God or not. It is that inner tug-of-war between what is good and life-giving, and what is...

Intentional Simplicity: It’s More Than Decluttering

And while those things matter, intentional living goes much deeper than the physical space around us. I came across a phrase recently that stopped me in my tracks: “Simplicity isn’t just decluttering—it’s choosing what truly matters and letting go of the rest.” That...