I celebrated my 40th birthday recently, and in doing so spent some time reflecting on what scriptures have shaped my life so far. Many of them have directly impacted how I’ve chosen to walk out my singleness. I’ve wanted to be married and have a family ever since I was a little girl, so you … Continue reading Top 10 Scriptures that have Shaped My Life
When Disappointment and God’s Goodness Collide
In this blog post, I share the power of confronting my disappointments in my current circumstances and how God showed up for me in an unexpected and beautiful way in the middle of my sadness and questioning. If you need a little encouragement and hope for your own journey, take a few minutes to read it.
My Good Shepherd
I found myself reeling in pain after my broken engagement, desiring to simply escape it all and enter into the fulfillment of my dreams. I was surprised to find something so much better than escape though. In this blog, I share how one question in response to Psalm 23 radically shifted my perspective and experience of Jesus, my Good Shepherd. If you need a dash of hope for whatever situation you’re facing, check it out.
How to Hear God’s Voice Part 2:
In this second blog post on how to hear God’s voice, I unpack how walking in the power of the Holy Spirit can change your life. It may be surprising to you that praying in tongues opens up a new way of hearing from the Lord. I totally get that. For me, everything changed the day I invited the Holy Spirit to fill me up. It has really helped me in navigating the uncertainties of singleness and life in general. Read my testimony, and learn how being baptized in the Holy Spirit is a game changer. Take heart - it’s for you too if you want it! At the end of this post, I’ll answer a few questions walk you through a prayer to invite the Holy Spirit to fill you up too if you’re interested.
How to Hear God’s Voice Part 1:
Do you long to hear God's voice, but are having trouble discerning it? Take heart! God is waiting excitedly for you to connect with Him. I share six practical pointers of how to develop your connection with God in this blog.
What does success look like, for real?
Advice to my 18-year-old self: things I wish I knew from the start I’ve been pondering all of the graduates experiencing a celebratory moment in their life during this pandemic and thinking about how life has so many twists and turns, we just can’t always know what is ahead. Even the best laid plans put … Continue reading What does success look like, for real?
How to Experience God’s Good Gifts in Every Season
As I drove home from work on a particularly overcast mid-winter day, I was overwhelmed with sadness that I am without a family. The thought came out of nowhere seemingly, and it hit me in the most tender part of my heart. Yes, I have a mother, father, brothers, and a sister with a brood … Continue reading How to Experience God’s Good Gifts in Every Season
This is me.
This year God is doing something deep inside of me. He’s empowering me to lower the walls around my heart and be the me He created me to be for all to see…to be carefree in His care. It’s beyond uncomfortable to expose my heart to more than just Jesus and my closest friends and … Continue reading This is me.
Do you feel late for an important date?
Have you ever felt like the rabbit in Alice and Wonderland? He’s forever referring to a huge pocket watch, yelling, “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date! I’m overdue, I’m really in a stew! No time to say goodbye, hello, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!” As a single individual beyond society’s expected … Continue reading Do you feel late for an important date?
Is my new book for you?
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life to the full.” John 10:10 No matter what your relationship status, God longs for you to experience an abundant life! Whether you’re single because you’ve never been married, have experienced divorce, or have been widowed, Jesus’ promise … Continue reading Is my new book for you?
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