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A major key to a happy life is understanding that humility is not punishment, but a beautiful gift that draws us closer to God and teaches us so much. It is where pride dies, dependence grows, and the heart learns to fully trust our gracious and faithful Lord. Humility is an honest and wholehearted surrenderContinue reading “Humility”

“The sky looks different,” he said. The sky looks different because you’re closer to eternity than the rest of us are right now. The veil between heaven and earth has grown thinner, and you can see it. The sky has shifted from being a backdrop to a promise. The sky looks different because suddenly you’reContinue reading “The Sky Looks Different”

I’m up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep, so I turned to prayer. If I’m being very raw and honest here, many of my prayers lately have been me asking the Lord questions like, “Why?” I can have unshakeable faith and trust in the Lord, but still question why I feel aContinue reading “His Perfect Timing”

Cancer: I equate that word with anger.It’s cruel and vengeful.It’s unfair and unjust. It’s not polite, and it doesn’t ask for permission.It doesn’t wait, and it often doesn’t warn. It doesn’t knock, it breaks in.It doesn’t borrow, it steals. It’s an intruder with vicious intent.It doesn’t care who it affects or who it destroys. It’sContinue reading “Cancer”

When grief arrives before goodbye, it’s as if your heart has suddenly become frozen in time. Every memory comes flooding back all at once, the ones you treasure and the ones you’ve tried to bury. Every bit of hurt and resentment forces its way to the surface, yet boundless love and appreciation begin to riseContinue reading “Goodbye”

When the world misunderstands you, remember that God sees your heart and knows the truth. “O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.” Psalm 139:1 (NLT)

There was a girl who stood just outside the circle. Like a puzzle piece cut wrong that never quite fit.Like a bookmark in a book no one plans to finish.Like a name written in pencil that is easy to erase.Like an extra chair left empty at a full table. There was a girl who didn’tContinue reading “There Was a Girl”

Lord, my prayers seek the answers. Silence outgrows my strength. Every mention of Your name is a whisper of faith. Every lifted hand is a cry of surrender. Through the shadows, hope remains in my heart. When the answers hide, my soul clings to trust.

“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to His cross and crucified them there. Since we areContinue reading “Fruit of the Spirit”

Something that really stood out to me, and left a lasting impact, was watching the hawks as I peered down into the canyon from the overlooks above. It was remarkable to see things the way they do, to take in their size, their beauty, and the quiet assurance in the way they moved. I rememberContinue reading “Soaring Above”

Being on top of a mountain, looking out over the valley below, had me thinking deeply about the goodness of God. Being up there felt triumphant—like standing in a place I wasn’t sure I’d ever reach. As I looked down at the valley, it felt like I was seeing the story of how far GodContinue reading “The Mountain and the Valley”

I took this picture during a recent nature walk, and it stands out to me every time I see it in my camera roll. This lonely bench looks so inviting, and it screams such a loud message—as though it’s saying, please come take a seat, rest, pray, cry, breathe, let it all out. It remindsContinue reading “The Lonely Bench”

“Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.”2 Corinthians‬ ‭6‬:‭10‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) Paul wrote this as part of a letter to the church in Corinth, where some members mocked him for his suffering, viewing his weakness as aContinue reading “He is Enough”

I often picture a vivid scene in my mind. The imagery is intense. There’s a raging storm near a lonely shore. It’s dark and bitterly cold. Barren trees cling to the ground, fighting for life against the wind. Branches snap, and debris whirls dangerously through the air. Rain lashes sideways—the kind that would sting yourContinue reading “My Rock”

Wall. You’ve hit it hard—headfirst into something you can’t move past. No doors. No windows. No way through. Just cold, unyielding stone staring back at you. You can’t turn around, and forward is impossible. The air grows thin as the wall seems to draw closer and closer. You’re trapped—ensnared, smothered, stagnant. It crowds you untilContinue reading “Hitting a Wall”

Life has a way of breaking us. Sometimes it happens suddenly; other times, it starts as a small crack that slowly deepens until it finally gives way. The plans we made, the dreams we hoped for, the people we trusted—broken, leaving us gasping for air in the wreckage. But when our hearts shatter, the presenceContinue reading “Broken”

It seems like almost every day, a squirrel darts out in front of my car while I’m driving. I’m always gripped by the anticipation of what it will do next. Most of the time, it stops in the middle of the road, hesitates, and then runs right back to where it started. Every time, IContinue reading “Squirrel in the Road”

Sunflowers have always been one of my favorite flowers. Not only do they resemble the sun, but younger sunflowers also follow the sun through a phenomenon called heliotropism. One of the reasons they do this is to maximize photosynthesis for growth. This really got me comparing that to our relationship with God—thinking of the sunContinue reading “Sunflowers”

“Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭17‬:‭8‬ (‭NKJV‬‬)

Once a year, my daughters and I fly to New York to visit family. Of course, we book a row of three seats, and the prized window seat has never lost its charm after all these years. The girls take turns—one on the way there, the other on the way back—which always leaves me inContinue reading “The Middle Seat”

This morning, I simply wanted to write about love. It’s a word we all know, but in Scripture it carries a weight far deeper than sentiment. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God, and the second is to love others. These aren’t just rules to follow—they are the heartbeat of the entire Bible.Continue reading “Love”

“If only you would prepare your heart and lift up your hands to him in prayer! Get rid of your sins, and leave all iniquity behind you. Then your face will brighten with innocence. You will be strong and free of fear. You will forget your misery; it will be like water flowing away. YourContinue reading “A Life Lifted in Prayer”

I get asked a lot how to pray. I’ve noticed that many people are intimidated by it, which holds them back from talking to God—because that’s essentially all prayer is: a conversation with God. You may feel as if your prayers aren’t good enough, or maybe you’re just not sure what to say. You mayContinue reading “Prayer”

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭ Instead of being ruled by anxiety, Paul urges us to trade it inContinue reading “Surrender”

If you’re feeling close to giving up… Remember that God delights in new beginnings. What feels like an ending to you, may be the beginning of something new that God is doing in your life. Hang on. “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?Continue reading “Hang On”