Fresh Faith for Flourishing Hearts
Here’s the third big lesson my 41-day fast taught me: boundaries aren’t just good — they’re beautiful.Before the fast, I was living in a state of constant availability. Phone dings? I answered. Email pings? I responded. Text comes through? I felt guilty if I didn’t reply right away. My evenings and weekends had slowly blurred… Continue reading Boundaries Are Beautiful
During my 41 days away from social media, I rediscovered something priceless: the gift of presence.When I wasn’t glued to a screen, I was actually free to notice the people around me. And let me tell you — those people are pretty amazing. We ate pizza without anyone pausing to take a picture of it.… Continue reading The Gift of Presence
For 41 days, I stepped away from social media completely. No scrolling, no notifications, no checking in “just for a minute” (because let’s be honest, “just a minute” on social media is like saying you’ll eat just one chip — it never works). And for the first time in a very long time, I found… Continue reading Living My Life Instead of Scrolling Through Everyone Else’s
Life lately has been… a lot. 😣 A lot of change. 💔 A lot of heartache. 🙌🏻 A lot of surrendering what I thought things would look like. A couple of months ago, I stepped into a completely new season. I brought my sweet newborn granddaughter into our home under emergency guardianship, thinking it would just be… Continue reading When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned (and That’s Okay)
There’s something beautiful about gathering around the Word of God with others. Whether it’s over coffee at the kitchen table, in a small group at church, or even in an online space, studying the Bible together strengthens our faith, deepens our understanding, and reminds us that we are not alone in this journey. In a… Continue reading We’re Better Together: Building Community in Bible Study 👩🏼🤝👩🏻
March is here, and you know what that means—shamrocks, splashes of green, and the hopeful promise of spring! And while I’ll never turn down a reason to celebrate (especially if coffee is involved ☕), this month isn’t just about St. Patrick’s Day and lucky charms. It’s about recognizing the blessings of faith in the everyday… Continue reading March, Shamrocks & Sips of Faith: Seeing God’s Blessings in Every Day 🍀
Life has a funny way of interrupting our best-laid plans, doesn’t it? One moment, everything is running smoothly—your routines are in place, schedules are followed, and your to-do list is actually getting done. And then, suddenly, life throws a curveball. For me, it happened recently when both of my parents were hospitalized at the same… Continue reading When Life Throws a Curveball: Navigating Disruptions with Grace 🙏🏻
Ahh, Valentine’s Day—the holiday where we’re bombarded with rom-coms, oversized teddy bears, and a million-dollar jewelry commercials telling us that true love is apparently measured in diamonds. But let’s take a step back from the commercial version of love and talk about something deeper—God’s design for marriage and how we can use this holiday to… Continue reading Love that Lasts – A Valentine’s Day Rooted in Christ 💝
Ladies, let’s talk about Valentine’s Day. The holiday where every store is exploding with pink and red, roses are suddenly more expensive than a cup of fancy coffee (tragedy!), and you can’t escape the heart-shaped chocolates even if you tried. If you’re widowed, single, or just feeling a little overlooked this season, let me remind… Continue reading Loved Beyond Measure – A Valentine’s Day for Every Woman 💌 🧍🏻♀️
Ahhhhhh, chocolate. It’s rich, smooth, melts in your mouth, and let’s be honest—can turn a bad day into a tolerable one. But did you know that the way we enjoy chocolate can teach us something about experiencing God? Just like a fine piece of chocolate, we can experience God with all our senses. He created… Continue reading Experiencing God Like a Piece of Chocolate 💝
Well, here we are—February! The month of love, chocolate, and at least one person in your life reminding you that it’s a “short month” (as if we hadn’t figured that out by now). But let’s talk about a different kind of sweetness—time with Jesus. Just like those little candy hearts have messages on them (you… Continue reading A Sweet Start to February – Savoring Time with Jesus 📖
Hard times have a way of shaping us. Whether it’s a season of loss, heartbreak, or unexpected challenges, those moments are rarely easy. But here’s the beautiful truth: God can use our pain to bless others. When we allow Him to redeem our trials, they become opportunities to help, serve, and encourage those walking through… Continue reading Turning Trials into Testimonies: Serving Others Through Hard Times 🤲🏼
Life has a way of throwing us into unexpected storms, doesn’t it? This winter has been a vivid reminder of that—fires raging in California, freezing temperatures sweeping across the U.S., and snow falling in places like Florida and Georgia where it feels almost unheard of. These natural disasters, alongside personal struggles we may face, can… Continue reading Persevering Through Hard Seasons: Finding Hope in the Storm ⛈️
Winter is here, and for many, this season brings more than just cold weather and cozy sweaters. The shorter days and lack of sunlight can lead to feelings of sadness or what’s often called seasonal depression. If you’re finding it hard to shake off negative thoughts or feeling down during this time, know that you’re… Continue reading Pushing Through Seasonal Depression and Leaning Into Jesus 😔
Hello Bloomers! 🌸 We’re already a few weeks into the new year, and for many of us, those shiny resolutions and goals might already feel a bit tarnished. If that’s you, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Today, let’s chat about giving ourselves grace, regrouping, and deciding when to push forward or pivot when our New Year’s… Continue reading Giving Yourself Grace and Regrouping When New Year’s Goals Slip
In our fast-paced, demanding lives, carving out time for Bible study and connecting with God can sometimes feel like a challenge. Between work, family, and personal commitments, it's easy to let these moments of spiritual nourishment slip away, even though they are often what we need most. But what if we intentionally built Bible study… Continue reading Incorporating Bible Study and Time with God Into Your Daily Schedule 🕰️
I am often told that I have a lot of – Irons in the fire Commitments on the calendar Stuff on the schedule Responsibilities in my realm From what others see from the outside, that may be true. We refer to it as “wearing many hats”. I think that is something every single person does.… Continue reading Are We Buried, Burdened, or Blessed?
Fighting to stay places that we don’t belong, aren’t appreciated, or are being betrayed are not places the Lord wants us to be. There are right places for everyone, and just because those places are right for others, it doesn’t mean that is where you are supposed to be. 🙂 I am making more changes… Continue reading Surrendering to Suddenly
I'm about to share my secret creation with the world. Are you ready? A Venti Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew with 3 pumps of brown sugar syrup, 3 pumps of caramel syrup, extra mocha drizzle, extra caramel drizzle, and light ice. (If you actually try this and I somehow make it famous… you're welcome! And… Continue reading Starbucks Style Faith
I heard God whisper two simple words, but they devastated my soul. "Scrap it." What? Are you serious? Lord, I have poured my heart into this for several years now, in-and-out of traumas and tragedies, and You are all throughout this book. But I know what I heard, so I had to stop, pray, and… Continue reading God’s 180°
Bloom In The Bible 