This past year, grief became familiar. A friend I never wanted to meet. Miscarriage after miscarriage forced me into a reality I never wanted to know, and certainly never chose. Each loss has come with questions, fear, and a deep desire to understand what I could do differently - what I could control. At first, my mindset was driven by fixing and managing outcomes. I wanted answers, timelines, reassurance. I wanted certainty. I wanted to believe that if I prayed the right way

Have you ever seriously looked forward to the New Year? I see so many posts on social media at this time of year saying, "January 1st can't come soon enough." "So ready for the New Year to start. This year was awful." "If all you did this year was survive, that's ok. Next year will be better." And my all-time favorite... (note the sarcasm) "Prophesy that next year is YOUR year! Speak it into existence. God will fulfill all His promises next year!" If I'm being really honest,

I used to respect titles. Heck, I even worshipped them. If someone had a title I respected, I showed great honor to that person. I don't think this is inherently a bad thing as long as it doesn't become a form of idolization or worship of that person. I sometimes tend to idolize myself though for the titles I hold, and the numerous letters after my name. I worked hard to earn those 17 letters! However, none of these letters reflect my character or true identity. Many people d

I've been scared to write this post because somehow I think my blessing is going to be canceled or erased by putting this out there. But...

I was already running behind schedule and didn't want to be driving late. I had 3 hours to go and was probably going to hit some LA...

Acceptance has always been a difficult thing for me. I am a goal-driven person and when I’m on a path to achieve my goals, it energizes...

Have you ever heard the phrase, "I'm worried sick!" Did you know that you can actually worry yourself into being sick? When we worry, it...

I've been in a funk for 3 days and I just can't seem to get out of it. For me, a funk feels like Low energy and motivation Wanting to lay...

I was having a rough week, rather a rough month. I had moved to California because God told me to and here I was waiting for my nursing...

I used to say this about myself when people pointed out how much I complained. "I'm a realist." "I just want to be prepared for...

Whitewater kayaking 101: Where you look is where your boat will go. It took ending up in a hole with my boat upside down a few times for...

I've been battling with comparison lately. Comparing myself to people my age who are married, have kids, and successful in business....

Rules: Must be practical, something I can use on a regular basis If it's clothes, make sure I picked it out Give it to me on a holiday...

Ironically, physical touch is actually my top love language. I love non-sexual touch – hugging, putting your hand on my leg, holding...

Your experience is valid when you're a victim of abuse. You are a victim to someone else's abusive behavior/language. Calling yourself a...