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We find Jesus, and we automatically think that’s the end of our troubles. But as Jesus said, “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) We’re told about true freedom in Christ but what does that look like? And is it an automatic guarantee or a lifelong journey […]

Our world has a problem with the “s” word. We don’t want to acknowledge the sick feeling in the pits of our stomachs when we stray away from God’s design. But at a certain point, a lot of us hit rock bottom and are ready to change. With God’s help we can release ourselves from […]

Loss is hard. But God is so good, He constantly gives us new ways to give Him glory. As a writer, I’m seeking those ways, asking for His guidance all along. I’m questioning what to do with my literary imprint, Believable Books. Should I grow it and bring on other writers? Should I turn to […]

Light is always edging the darkness we’re struggling with, even if we can’t see it, and I share how I’ve been seeking that light this week. I also share my plans to continue to grow my literary imprint, Believable Books, and how I’m seeing growth as a writer on LinkedIn. Mentioned in this entry…Pete Briscoe […]

The immense sadness of having to put our dog down reminds me of God’s goodness and how He can be trusted even during the hardest parts of our lives. We aren’t promised an easy road as Christians, but we are promised joy in knowing the truth: that Christ suffered and died for our sins and […]

I’ve been on a weird journey, both writing-wise and life-wise. But what’s remained consistent is the fact that God continues to put up guardrails to keep me from being my own worst enemy. If only I’d stop leaping over them. I’ve made it my mission to start paying attention and being obedient to his requests […]

Galatians 1:10 has been hitting home this week. From determining the best way to share these diary entries to deciding the intentional steps I need to take to be a true servant of Christ, I’ve been doing a lot of internal searching and a lot of external praying for God’s guidance. Click play to hear […]

I had a rough weekend. My battle with depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia reared its ugly head again, and I was caught spiraling. However, God is so good. Through His Word and His people, my heart healed quickly after this last episode, and I wanted to share the importance of being open and honest with […]