I Thought I Could Recognize Truth… Until I Was Tested I used to think I was pretty good at spotting spiritual truth. I felt confident in what I believed. I thought I could easily recognize what was from God and what wasn’t. But recently, something my pastor said made me pause—and honestly, it unsettled me more than I expected. It made me realize something I hadn’t fully seen before: Even well-meaning words can throw me off if I’m not rooted deeply in God. What Jesus Says Abou

It Sounds Simple… Until You Try to Live It Following Jesus sounds simple at first. Trust Him. Love others. Live a good life. But the more I study His teachings—especially the Sermon on the Mount—the more I realize something: Walking with Jesus is both deeply simple… and incredibly challenging. There is a narrow gate. A hard path. A call to humility, obedience, and love that goes deeper than behavior—it reaches the heart. And yet, somehow, within that challenge…there is also g

When I Thought Truth Was Enough I used to pride myself on being bold. I said what was on my mind and didn’t worry about who it offended. In my mind, it was truth—and truth mattered more than feelings. But looking back, I can see the real problem: It wasn’t just what I said… it was the condition of my heart. My words weren’t rooted in love. I judged quickly. I reacted emotionally. I put myself first... And it showed up in ways I can’t ignore: I missed my son’s baseball games I

Trusting God to redeem your past and guide your future, step by step Haunted by ‘What Ifs’ Have you ever been haunted by a single choice—or by all the “what ifs” that followed? I know I have. For years, anxiety ruled my heart. I replayed decisions I regretted and wondered how life might have been different: Would my life have turned out better if I hadn’t made that choice? Would my career have been easier? Could I have avoided mistakes that still weigh on me today? For a lo

Lessons from our own childhoods and how God is calling us to show up for the next generation Looking Back at Our Childhoods When my husband and I look back on our childhoods, we see two very different stories—but the same truth runs through both: families can unintentionally drift from God, and children can feel disconnected—even when life looks “fine.” I grew up with comfort, opportunities, and stability—but I didn’t truly learn how to walk in faith. My husband grew up in a