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Strongholds

For the past three weeks, my church has been walking through a series on strongholds. It’s been confronting in the best way. A stronghold is a lie or mindset that sets itself up against God’s truth and gains influence over how we think, feel, and act. It’s not just a bad habit, it’s a fortifiedContinue reading “Strongholds”

Free, But Afraid to Move

This past Saturday, I heard a story about an elephant that had been tied to a post for most of its life. Over time, the rope was removed, but the elephant stayed right where it was. Not because it couldn’t leave, but because it didn’t realize it was free. That image has stayed with me.Continue reading “Free, But Afraid to Move”

When the Soul is Thirsty

There are seasons when my soul feels thirsty in a way I don’t quite know how to explain. Not for answers. Not even for joy. Just… for God. Lately, I’ve been sitting in that quiet ache… the kind that longs for closeness, reassurance, and something steady to hold onto. And in that space, Psalm 42Continue reading “When the Soul is Thirsty”

He’s Closer Than You Think

Sometimes I wonder… if Jesus were sitting beside me, would I still say what I’m about to say? Would I still watch what’s playing on my screen, or scroll through what I’m scrolling through? Because, honestly, who I am is affected by who’s around me. I don’t act the same way around my dad asContinue reading “He’s Closer Than You Think”

When They Hate, We Love

It’s easy to love the ones who love us back. But what about the people who hurt us, gossip about us, reject us, or even hate us? That’s where love becomes more than a word, it becomes a calling. Jesus said in Matthew 5:44, “But I say to you, love your enemies and pray forContinue reading “When They Hate, We Love”

Every Name Tells a Story

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the many names of God and how each one reveals a piece of His heart. It started with a devotional one morning, but as I sat with my Bible and journal, I realized how deeply personal these names are to me. Every name tells a story… of where I’ve been,Continue reading “Every Name Tells a Story”

Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do?

There are days when my heart cries out for God, but my actions tell a different story. I long for closeness with Him, yet I find myself drifting… scrolling on apps, objectifying men, ignoring prayer, and letting my Bible collect dust. And afterward, I ask myself: Why do I keep doing the very things IContinue reading “Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do?”

The Hand That Never Lets Go

Matthew 14:22–33 I can’t explain why, but every time I read the passage where Jesus walks on the water, or even just see a painting of that moment, I cry. There’s something in it that touches a place in my heart I can’t fully put into words. Maybe it’s because I see myself in Peter,Continue reading “The Hand That Never Lets Go”

No Loopholes in God’s Love

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” — Romans 8:38-39 When IContinue reading “No Loopholes in God’s Love”

When We Carry His Heart

There’s something about the book of Ruth that just lingers. It’s not flashy. There are no burning bushes, no parted seas, no plagues or prophets calling down fire from heaven. It’s just… life. Ordinary. Hard. Tender. Messy. And sacred. So sacred. And yet, somehow, God’s fingerprints are all over it. Not through overt miracles, butContinue reading “When We Carry His Heart”