I just recently had a birthday, and as I took a moment to reflect, I was reminded of all the times I said yes when I should’ve said no. I got this visual of myself — literally kicking myself — not because someone else disappointed me, but because I had disappointed myself.That’s when it hit me: the ...
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When Purpose Meets Mistrust: The Five Walls Keeping You Stuck
Did you know there's a difference between mistrust and distrust? We often use those words like they mean the same thing—but they don't. The difference may seem small, but spiritually, it's huge. Distrust is the refusal to trust. It's when you've made up your mind: "I don't believe this. I ...
Faithful Truth Is Like Swallowing Hard Candy Whole: When Truth Hurts Before It Heals
I’ll never forget the day I accidentally swallowed a piece of hard candy whole. It started off sweet but before I knew it, that candy went down wrong. It hurt. I could feel it sitting there, stuck in my throat, making it hard to breathe. For a split second, I was afraid, wondering if I would ...
You Are Not Your Resume: Detaching Your Identity from Titles and Accomplishments
Let’s talk about this thing we all carry around, the invisible résumé. You know, the one that lists every title we’ve ever held, every role we’ve played, and every accomplishment we’ve stacked up like proof that we’re doing okay. It’s what we tend to pull out when someone asks, “So, what do ...
How Shame Silences Your Voice (and How to Break Free)
Shame does not just accuse your past. It tries to mute your present calling. When shame speaks, it whispers that you are unworthy, unloved, and unusable. It convinces you that your voice does not matter, and when you believe it, you stop speaking the truth God placed inside of you. But here’s the ...
When Caring Feels Heavy: Overcoming Compassion Fatigue
Have you ever noticed how caring for people can feel like both a gift and a weight? You show up for others, listen deeply, pray for them, and hold their stories close. But over time, that same compassion can start to feel heavy. Instead of leaving a conversation uplifted, you walk away drained. ...
