If I’m being real, patience can be one of the hardest “faith muscles” to build—because it usually gets tested right when I’m already tired, stressed, or ready for God to move right now. I don’t think most of us struggle with believing God can provide. What we struggle with is the timing. We pray, weContinue reading “Patience: God Provides in His Time”
Category Archives: words of wisdom
Learning to Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty
There was a time in my life when I felt like saying “yes” made me a good person. Like if I kept showing up for everyone else, staying available, and never turning anything down… then people would like me, respect me, and I’d feel needed. But the truth is, being a constant “yes man” doesn’tContinue reading “Learning to Say “No” Without Feeling Guilty”
Snowed In, But Not Shut Down
When the snow hits and the roads get ugly, being stuck inside can feel like a blessing and a curse at the same time. Part of me loves the quiet—everything slows down, the world looks clean, and it’s kind of peaceful. But the other part of me knows how fast cabin fever can kick in.Continue reading “Snowed In, But Not Shut Down”
Snowed In, Not Spiritually Out
We didn’t have church today because of the snow, and honestly, I get it—safety first. But I also know how easy it is for a day like this to turn into a spiritual “off day.” No service, no routine, no schedule… and before you know it, the day is gone and God got pushed toContinue reading “Snowed In, Not Spiritually Out”
Verse of the Day: Revelation 3:20
Scripture: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with Me.”— Revelation 3:20 (NIV) A Knock, Not a Kick-In One thing I love about this verse is how personal it feels. Jesus doesn’tContinue reading “Verse of the Day: Revelation 3:20”
Why I People-Please (And How I’m Learning to Stop)
People-pleasing can look like kindness, but a lot of times it’s fear in disguise. Here’s what I’m learning as I work on boundaries and healing. For a long time, I thought people-pleasing was just me being “nice.” I told myself I was easygoing, laid back, and trying to keep the peace. But the more I’veContinue reading “Why I People-Please (And How I’m Learning to Stop)”
When “I’m Not Good Enough” Becomes a Lie You Start Living Like It’s Truth
There’s a feeling that a lot of us carry around—especially those of us living with mental health struggles—and it’s not always loud or obvious. Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it hides behind jokes, people-pleasing, overworking, shutting down, or trying to prove ourselves. It’s that deep, heavy belief: “I’m not good enough.” And once that thought getsContinue reading “When “I’m Not Good Enough” Becomes a Lie You Start Living Like It’s Truth”
Shopping With Mom in Fort Wayne: A Small Win That Meant a Lot
Sometimes the best days aren’t the big, dramatic ones. Sometimes it’s just a normal day where you run an errand, laugh a little, walk around a mall, and end up going home feeling lighter than you did when you arrived. That’s what today felt like for me and my mom. We took a trip toContinue reading “Shopping With Mom in Fort Wayne: A Small Win That Meant a Lot”
Forgiveness From the Heart… and Learning to “Agree to Disagree”
Today’s service gave me a lot to think about. Not because I left angry. Not because I’m trying to be negative. But because it reminded me that church is real life. Sometimes you’re going to hear things that hit you right in the heart… and sometimes you’re going to hear a take you don’t fullyContinue reading “Forgiveness From the Heart… and Learning to “Agree to Disagree””
Verse of the Day: Love Deeply
Today’s Verse “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” — 1 Peter 4:8 My Reflection This verse hits me in a real way because it keeps it simple: love is the priority. Not when it’s convenient. Not when people “deserve it.” But above all—love each other deeply. AndContinue reading “Verse of the Day: Love Deeply”
Enjoy Today
Sometimes the best thing we can do is stop living in yesterday or stressing about tomorrow, and just enjoy today. Today is the only moment we can actually live in, and it’s a gift from God that we don’t want to rush past. I’m reminding myself that peace doesn’t always come from having everything figuredContinue reading “Enjoy Today”
Loving God Looks Like Loving People
Scripture: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart… You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:37–39 (ESV) It’s easy to think loving God is mostly about spiritual routines—reading the Bible, praying, going to church, and trying to live right. All of that matters. But Jesus makes something crystal clear:Continue reading “Loving God Looks Like Loving People”
Taking a Daily Break: Prayer, Meditation, and Getting Re-Centered
A simple practice that helps me stay centered, focused, and calm throughout the day Life moves fast. Even on “normal” days, it can feel like everything is coming at you at once—work, responsibilities, phone calls, stress, emotions, and all the little things that pile up in your head. That’s why I’ve learned something simple butContinue reading “Taking a Daily Break: Prayer, Meditation, and Getting Re-Centered”
Taking Accountability: Owning My Past, Choosing My Next Right Step
A personal reflection on responsibility, forgiveness, and moving forward Accountability is one of those words that sounds simple until you actually try to live it. It’s easy to say, “I take responsibility.” It’s harder to sit with the truth of what we’ve done, what we’ve avoided, who we’ve hurt, and what we’ve neglected—then still decideContinue reading “Taking Accountability: Owning My Past, Choosing My Next Right Step”
Making Space for God: Closet Prayer, Real Fruit, and a Life Built on the Rock
Today’s sermon hit me right where I live: my life gets full fast. Not just “busy,” but packed—stuffed with plans, noise, screens, worries, errands, opinions, and a thousand little things that feel urgent. And the truth is, when my life is that full, it gets harder to hear God clearly. The pastor said something thatContinue reading “Making Space for God: Closet Prayer, Real Fruit, and a Life Built on the Rock”
A Daily Schedule Saved Me: Why Staying Busy Matters
For a long time, my days ran me instead of me running my day. I’d wake up and just “wing it,” and before I knew it, the day was gone—half-finished, half-stressed, and full of that annoying feeling like I was busy but didn’t actually do anything that moved my life forward. That’s why I’m learningContinue reading “A Daily Schedule Saved Me: Why Staying Busy Matters”
Verse of the Day (Luke): When God’s Peace Takes Over
“Fear not, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” — Luke 1:30 Some days fear shows up before my feet even hit the floor. It’s not always loud. Sometimes it’s quiet anxiety—worry about the future, stress about responsibilities, or that heavy “what if?” feeling that tries to camp out in my mind. That’s whyContinue reading “Verse of the Day (Luke): When God’s Peace Takes Over”
Working at the Allen County Museum: Where Lima’s Story Stays Alive
A behind-the-scenes look at why preserving history matters—and why this place is one of Lima’s best kept treasures. When people hear “museum,” they sometimes picture a quiet building full of old stuff and dusty display cases. But working at the Allen County Museum in Lima, Ohio has shown me the truth: history is alive— andContinue reading “Working at the Allen County Museum: Where Lima’s Story Stays Alive”
Trusting God and Living by His Word (Even When I Fall Short)
Trust isn’t perfection—trust is choosing God again and again. Trusting God isn’t just something I say when life is going good. Trusting God is what I’m learning to do when I’m stressed, confused, tempted, tired, or disappointed. It’s what I’m learning to do when I don’t have all the answers, and I can’t see what’sContinue reading “Trusting God and Living by His Word (Even When I Fall Short)”
Don’t Judge People: Respect, Boundaries, and Loving From a Distance
You can treat people with dignity without letting them disrupt your peace. It’s easy to judge people. It’s easy to look at someone’s attitude, choices, lifestyle, or mistakes and think, “I would never…” or “Why don’t they just…” But the truth is, we don’t know what someone has survived. We don’t know what they’ve beenContinue reading “Don’t Judge People: Respect, Boundaries, and Loving From a Distance”
YOU {R} NOT ALONE YOU HAVE A VOICE! 