Learning to Walk in the Way God Sets Before Us

There seem to be so many unexpected changes in life. Like my son, I often make a quick decision to work around the road blocks; other times I’m more like my daughter, needing more time to think. In both, I’m reminded that even in the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, God is still guiding me, whispering, “This is the way, walk in it.”

Empathy without limits leads to exhaustion. Boundaries aren’t barriers—they are conditions where empathy can flourish.

We all long to be fully seen, fully loved, and truly known. In this blog explores the difference between empathy and being an empath, how Scripture points us to God’s presence in every season, and what it means to find rest in being known by Him. Discover practical steps for living with Spirit-led compassion and healthy boundaries that allow love to flourish.

You are chosen, created, and called—right where you are. Like a mosaic, God arranges even the broken pieces of our lives into something beautiful that reflects His light.

Have you ever noticed how flowers show up in unexpected places—along a path, in a field, or in a tended garden? 🌱 God meets us just like that, right where we are. Every season has purpose. Every fading blossom leaves behind new life. And every scattering of seed is another chance for His beauty to unfold again.

✨ Psalm 1:3 — That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.

If you have found yourself in compassion fatigue, remember-you cannot give what you have not received. Rest and renewal are always available in Him.

Growing up is hard. Being human, we seek comfort and assurance often — and that is always relevant. To God, we are relevant. We are His children, deeply loved and fully known. No stage of life changes our place in His heart.

Fear can push in, overwhelm, and make no room for us — but Jesus invites us to remain in Him, where boundaries become a space for safety, trust, and fruitfulness. Kiah has shown me that some boundaries aren’t about pushing away — they’re about making space for His glory. “If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.” — John 15:5

Stillness isn’t always natural in a fast-paced world. But what if the very peace we’re desperate for is found not in the hustle—but in the pause? Inspired by the delicate rhythms of hummingbirds, this post explores how God gently invites us to drink deeply from His rest, reflect on our relationships, and open our hearts through prayer.

When floodwaters rise, it’s not just homes that are lost—it’s peace, safety, and the sense that tomorrow will be okay. In the heartbreak sweeping across our Texas river towns, this poem is a prayer—a cry from the depths for healing, for hope, and for the love of Jesus to meet us in the storm.

American freedom is celebrated outwardly. Our spiritual freedom in Christ runs so much deeper, liberating us from shame, fear, and sin. Just as our nation fought for freedom, we can all walk our personal journey toward inner freedom through our own growth, surrender, and leaning into God’s unshakable truth. What a God, What a God!

“I didn’t expect this angled chair moment to feel like worship, but here I was…

I noticed how much it means for me to sit and feel content—to be still while I watch my family from afar.

Past me would’ve been in the thick of it, chasing attention and affection in the waves.

But God is growing me up.

And I’m so thankful He is.”

Father’s Day is special to me. It’s a day in our lives to specifically honor men. I have written this poem for my Daddy, my husband, and men in my life who have been father figures and friends to me. I have also written it for my son, who has expressed a desire to one day have his own children. I thank God for the men in my life and their journey of becoming!

So wherever you are today—balanced or unbalanced in work, play, or rest—I pray you find your summer legs. That you can experience treasured worship and true appreciation for the one who made it all…

On the sandy white beach of Mexico, I had a real taste of self-care. Self-care is any activity we do deliberately in order to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although, it’s a simple concept in theory, it’s something very often overlooked and misunderstood….

Life is so fun and ever so full! The pace has been a bit much for my liking. I have felt the weight of overwhelming feelings. I am sure many of you have heard the term “Maycember.” It is a playful mashup of May and December, typically used humorously to describe how hectic and overwhelming May can feel…

Snakes in the grass, in the trees, and on the trail—some real, some metaphorical—have crossed our path in marriage, in motherhood, and in life. But even in the moments of fear, failure, and pain, I’ve seen how God, the Master Gardener, meets us with healing and hope. This is a story of encountering darkness, choosing love over fear, and watching beauty grow again.