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 face...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

Whenever we go through difficult trials in life, it’s natural to ask:Why, God? I’ve asked that question many times since my daughter’s cancer diagnosis. I think anyone who loves deeply and watches someone suffer has. But in the quiet moments—when I’m not trying to fix...

No one enjoys experiencing disappointment. Disappointments can vary in severity. They can range from something as minor as a dessert not tasting as expected to something as major as realizing that the person you thought you would spend the rest of your life with is...

You’ve probably heard the phrase:“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” It sounds comforting at first. But let’s be honest—it’s not always true. Sometimes life does give us more than we can bear.The loss, the grief, the sickness, the broken relationships…They...

Finding Peace in Knowing What’s Yours to Hold—and What’s Not Have you ever felt like you’re carrying everyone else’s burdens while your own heart is barely holding it together? If so, you're not alone. Galatians 6:2–5 offers wisdom that has anchored me during seasons...