I thought I was cleaning up my schedule. Instead, God showed me I’d built walls—keeping me from Him and others. This is what happened when I made space for God.
The Kingdom Is Within You: Opening the Floodgates
During worship, the Holy Spirit stopped me mid-prayer: “You’re not waiting for Me to let My river flow. It’s already flowing. I’m waiting for YOU to let it flow through you.”
My Victory in Christ: A Song Born at a Bus Stop in Tampa
Standing at a bus stop in Tampa, fighting back tears, I sang my prayer. This is the story of how one song became my anchor in the aftermath of healing.
The Story Behind My Name: A Promise from God
What does your name mean to you? For me, it’s not just a name. It’s a promise from God—a gift that cost me something to receive. This is the story of how God gave me a new name, and why it matters. Where it Started The opportunity to talk about my name has come up…
Introduction to My Bariatric Surgery Journey
I started the bariatric surgery journey in November of 2022. This was not a path I ventured lightly. It was not a direction I headed without thought, prayer, and research. The truth is, I’d been researching bariatric surgery on and off for over 10 years, but there was always one more diet to try, one…
Nevertheless – Word for 2023 and a Perspective Shift: What if Life is Like Powerlifting?
For the past few weeks, my oxygen has been below 90% several times a day. There is a possibility that I will be back on oxygen, at least while I sleep until I can have a sleep study done to ensure my oxygen is not dropping overnight. The Long COVID has been a significant setback….
We Need Each Other, Thoughts About Self-Soothing, Isolation, and Holding Space
I have a lot to say about this photo. Thought #1 Riley was scared because of the loud upstairs neighbor. She stood in the middle of the living room and I could see her considering her options. Fear short circuits the brain, it often doesn’t matter that we have a lot of options in a…
Isolation and Re-Engagement During the Pandemic
Not knowing if I was going to live or die for over 20 consecutive days fundamentally changed me in ways that are hard to express. Even now, almost a year later, I find myself surprised at how deeply the entire experience impacted me, my perception of life, my values, and my connection to others.