Faith and Flow

Now I Understand Why The Story Can't Be Rushed.

As people, especially women, there is something in us that wants to know how the story ends from the very beginning. We want clarity. We want guarantees. We want timelines. We want to skip to the part where it all makes sense. But our life journeys are stories written by God, and how good is a story if there are no moments of suspense, highs, lows, and anticipation? We have to allow the story to unfold to experience the true goodness of a perfectly written story. Control is c

Apr 123 min read

God is Near: Hope for the Broken-Hearted

Dealing with a broken heart can feel heavy. It can sometimes feel literal in the sense that there is a heaviness inside of us. Some people know what a broken heart feels like in the context of a romantic relationship, but a broken heart can come from many things, including a letdown, a sudden change in the normal, seasonal shifts, unmet expectations/goals, grieving dreams that didn’t work out, unanswered prayers, and more. The emotions and feelings can lead to disappointment

Jan 113 min read

Standing in the Discomfort

I had a different blog in mind, but God kept placing this idea of dealing with discomfort on my heart. And as I reflect on the last year, it has been filled with numerous uncomfortable moments. But what I have learned is that, in the discomfort, you begin to see God in a whole new way. The love and dependency that you have for God sprouts in ways that you never knew you could reach. You realize that nothing around you is sure, but God’s presence and peace are what guard you a

Nov 30, 20254 min read

Plant in Faith. Leave the Growth to God.

As people who love to be in control, we naturally want to dictate how things play out. We love a detailed plan and want to see that plan all the way to completion. It is a good feeling when we feel as though everything was worth the effort we put in. We are able to breathe a sigh of relief when we know something is finally done. But when we think about the Kingdom of God and the overall story of the Bible, many times we see that the end is not always seen immediately and som

Oct 22, 20254 min read