Let’s be real for a second. Some of you have been through things you shouldn’t have had to go through. You were hurt by people you trusted and by those you left out. You felt overlooked, rejected, or even forgotten. The pain of that doesn’t just “go away.” It begins to shape who you are. It’s why you pull back. It’s why you overthink. It’s why you struggle to trust, to rest, to feel safe. That’s real, and that’s valid. But let me hold your hand when I say this. Trauma may be the reason… but...

Today, I’m turning 27! I’m 3 years from 30. Finishing my dissertation. Building a business. Planning a wedding. Published a book. And I am stepping into new doors that the Lord is finally opening (details coming soon)! A year ago, I was tired, Anxious, And just focusing on healing my body and mind. Last year’s version of me would’ve said, “I’m taking on too much.” This year, I learned that obedience is more important than comfort. Now I’m here, stepping into new callings, and learning that...

Before I gave my life to Christ, two things constantly came out of my mouth: cursing and gossip . I cursed because everyone else did. It made me feel cool or like I fit in. Ironically, that habit became one of the hardest things to break after I gave my life to Jesus. I gossiped because it made me feel bigger. If someone else looked bad, I felt better. If someone agreed with me, I felt like I had someone on my side. I didn’t think I was hurting anyone… I thought I was helping myself. But...