Discipline and daily rhythm speaks to how a woman manages her life, her household, and herself. A virtuous woman is not just defined by what she does, but how she does it. Love, discipline, and balance are necessary to become the woman who does it all, because no one can do it all on a single day. God sets the example of balance, of task organization, time management, and rest when He created the world. God modeled the rhythm of virtue. The rhythm of a virtuous woman begins w

Today's nugget of encouragement comes from a story about Michael Phelps. While our guest pastor used the famous Olympian to teach us about shame and honor, I took something else from the image of Phelps on the big screen. He was before he was recognized. He was the best swimmer in the world before the Olympic gold medal was presented to him as proof. He was before the reward. It was in the training, the becoming, that he became. As Christians, we do not have to earn glory but

In this final post inspired by my recent mission trip to Greece and Turkey, I want to write about a message that came to me my very first day in Athens and continued to ring true throughout the entire trip. We are a people searching for truth, and we always have been. At our core, we are seeking understanding and we are seeking someone to worship. It makes sense that ancient cultures sought something or someone to believe in. But where we lack understanding, the devil present

I feel guilty for waiting, because waiting implies discontent, dissatisfaction. Waiting on the Lord implies that what He's already done is not enough. While it's true that waiting is a sign of dissatisfaction or incompleteness, waiting is also an act of worship, a sign of faithfulness, and a part of the Christian walk every believer faces. Waiting on the Lord is worship. It is refusing to do life without Him.

Three takeaways from our triumphant day in Corinth, Greece. 1. Christ gives us the power to do hard things. 2. If you're going through a storm or challenge, why stop and linger? Keep going. 3. Nothing lost that desires to be found remains lost. God seeks us out and rejoins us to Him just like He rejoined us to our group at the top of the mountain. When you're lost, wait for the Lord to direct your steps and He will.

A short post inspired by my travels through Turkey and one powerful testimony.

Numbness doesn't just translate to our earthly relationships. It can also affect our spiritual relationship with God. When we try to suppress our emotions in the name of faithfulness, we actually risk feeling disconnected from God. In today's post, we discuss "Godly Sorrow" as described by Paul in 2 Corinthians. Through this we learn sorrow is not proof of failure. It can produce repentance, a diligence to remain obedient, depleted desire to sin, zealous desire to remain fait

Today, we're unpacking two teachings from 1 Corinthians--speech that uplifts and love that unifies.

This month we're examining the heart posture a virtuous woman brings to her work. A Proverbs 31 woman approaches her tasks with a willing heart, geared to service, and faithful hands that those around her can trust in. She is honorable, diligent, humble, and effective. She makes wise investments on behalf of her family that cultivate good fruit. We will look at the investments we can make to cultivate good fruit in our lives, and end with a self-assessment on how we can impro

Paul tells us it is best to remain unmarried, but it is important to understand the context in which he speaks. In this post, we dive into 1 Corinthians and learn the importance of remaining completely devoted to the Lord both in singleness and in marriage. Yes, it's possible to do both with the help of the Holy Spirit. Marriage is not something to avoid and it doesn't have to be a distraction, but the proper foundation in Christ is a necessary first step to steward marriage

In the early days of the church, Paul often had to fight against false teachers and false wisdom by reminding believers of the truth of Jesus Christ which reveals both the power and wisdom of God. A heart and mind submitted to Christ reveals the foolishness of the worldly mindset. This spiritual wisdom is what Paul seeks to remind the Corinthians of. When the world seeks to sway you, remember the truth and stand strong on the foundation of your faith.

Trust in the Lord is the essence of a Proverbs 31 woman. When our trust in the Lord is disrupted, everything else around us crumbles. We crumble, because God is the source of wisdom. He is the source of self-trust. In this installment of Project 31, we will reflect on three key topics: the trustworthiness of God, rebuilding our trust in the Lord, and learning to trust ourselves by learning to trust the God within us.

In this first installment of Project 31, we will combat the lies of the enemy and reclaim what it means to be a woman of God by remembering our innate, God-given identity and worth. This devotional study is for women of any age in any season. Proverbs 31 is not a badge earned by a marriage certificate. It is a portrait of what a woman looks like when she is living from her God-given identity and essence, which is love.

I am so excited to announce this new project. After deciding to take a hiatus from writing fiction, there were two specific projects that I feel God placed on my heart. The first, Wilderness: The Journey from Bondage to An Inheritance of Endless Love, I've been working on quietly behind-the-scenes. This is a full-length Christian non-fiction book I want to keep close to my heart until it is finished. The second, is Project 31: A Year of Becoming A Proverbs 31 Woman. This proj

March 9th, 2025: The sentiment that keeps echoing through my mind is, "It's already done. You're just walking into it." I wrote in my journal that God had already made a place for me and a way for me. There was nothing for me to fear. All I had to do was answer the calling, and respond to the nudge in my soul. My thirtieth year has been a year of doing just that: answering the call, choosing good things over fear, and becoming my Father's daughter.

When your heart is not filled with the Holy Spirit, it does not matter how holy you look on the outside (the house that is swept and put in order), you are empty, and emptiness will be filled by something. This week, we're taking a closer look at the gospel of Luke and the importance of the inner transformation.

Life can get so busy sometimes that we forget to read our Bible, we forget to pray, we forget to seek God. But seeking God must be a daily choice in order to live each day surrendered to Him and His will. This week, I challenge you to make time with God a priority. The longer you walk in the habit of seeking the Lord, the less reminding you'll need. Never get so distracted--even with good things--that you forget to sit at the feet of Jesus.

Jesus' earthly ministry was not just to teach us about the kingdom of Heaven, but to equip us to lead others to the kingdom after His return to Heaven. There is a point before Jesus' crucifixion that He sends out His twelve disciples and another unnamed seventy after them to preach the kingdom of God and heal the sick. They went before Jesus to prepare the hearts and minds of the people to receive the truth Jesus was coming to share. We are called to prepare the way for Chris

We know why we follow Jesus, but what does taking up our cross look like? What does it mean to deny ourselves while also loving ourselves? Check out a list of ways you might pick up your cross and discover what this act of faith is not. Jesus carried the cross out of love and obedience not self-hatred. Following Jesus is the greatest act of self-love. While taking up our cross is always an act of surrender, surrender isn't always sacrifice or painful. It does always lead to g

There is not one appearance of righteousness. Those intent on rejecting God and His wisdom will not be pleased by any package He presents in. John the Baptist and Jesus' ministries looked different outwardly, but inwardly, served the same God and purpose. Our differences are purposeful and used by God to reach different people in different ways. When you serve the same God, diversity is not the opposite of unity. It is the expansion of it.