"In trust, you will find acceptance In acceptance, you will find obedience In obedience, you will find the joy of the Lord In the joy of the Lord, you will find strength and peace" The past eight months have been an unexpected journey of faith, hope, and love—a journey I didn't know I was embarking on until it actually began, and even when it did, I still wasn't ready for the truth. I have kept this aspect of my life private due to the sensitivity and privacy of the persons involved....

Welcome to August, dear friends! As the summer heat begins to subside and a crisp breeze hints at the arrival of autumn, there is a tangible shift in the air. Fall is my absolute favorite time of year. It brings a comforting return to rhythms, structured routines, and a steady pace across our homes, careers, and ministries. Yet, even as we settle into these refreshing seasonal rhythms, life often brings unexpected disruptions. Lately, there has been so much loss and grief happening around me....

When the Lord first began the deep, transformative work of healing my heart by the Sword and the Spirit, the very first thing He did was awaken my heart to the Fruit of the Spirit. If I am being completely transparent, out of the nine fruits listed in Galatians, there were three that I realized I had barely ever experienced: love, joy, and peace. Up until the age of 33, my life had been defined by a succession of childhood and young adulthood traumas. Because of those broken places, my heart...