We hear the word algorithm everywhere these days. Social media platforms use it to decide what shows up in our feeds. Essentially, whatever we look at, linger on, or interact with is what we will continue to see. There have been days when I’ve found myself in a negative, heavy, discouraged place after scrolling through…
Tag: journey
Exodus 14:14
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (NIV) This Old Testament verse has given comfort and encouragement to so many. To give a little context, these beautiful words were spoken in the middle of chaos and despair. The Israelites were being chased by Pharaoh’s army. They were convinced that Moses…
Make Heaven Crowded
Some days, I just sit and imagine it. Stepping into heaven, overwhelmed by light, peace, and joy. My Father looks into my eyes and says, “Well done, my child.” That moment—that beautiful promise— keeps me going. Especially now. Especially when the world feels so noisy, so divided, so full of pain. Maybe it’s the news….
Life is a Mosaic
There are so many stories from my life, moments I wish I could rewrite. Times when I treated others unkindly, times that I lied, and those occasions I spoke words I wish I could take back. Decisions I made in weakness, out of fear or frustration. These are simply facts of being human. Living in…
The Power of Identity
If you’re reading this, you may know me, but if you don’t, I’m just a normal girl who loves Jesus, makes mistakes, seeks joy, and is eternally grateful for everything in my life. I’m also a wife to an incredible husband. He is my rock. He’s my foundation when everything is crumbling around me. I’m…
forgiveness
Forgiveness. It’s complicated, difficult, and challenging. However, I am prepared to argue that being unwilling to forgive or show mercy is even more complicated and can cause senseless distress in our lives. Because we live in a fallen world, we can expect to be hurt by others. We will face trials, prejudice, lies, and pain….
Real Talk: Compassion Fatigue
Compassion Fatigue. If you work in healthcare, chances are, you have experienced this reality. It’s prevalent, misunderstood, and disheartening. Quite frankly, it’s a very lonely place to be. If you are constantly helping others, especially on the worst days of their lives, you could easily find yourself drowning in Empathic Distress. In addition, staffing shortages, high census, increased patient…
How Do I Do This?
This question has been heavy on my heart lately. How do I do this? How do I glorify God at work? Am I qualified to take on such a task? Real talk… sometimes I get frustrated and negative at work. Sometimes I participate in gossip. Sometimes patients ask so much of me that I shake…
Adventures Await.
Adulting is overwhelming, am I right? The responsibilities are endless. Literally. You work to feed and clothe and shelter your loved ones. You grocery shop and clean the bathrooms. You fold clothes and meal prep for lunches. You scoop litter and change the oil in the vehicles. You go to ball games and help with…
#basic
I’ve been thinking a lot about identity this year. Maybe it’s because I turned 40. Maybe it’s because I always feel like I’m searching. Maybe it’s low self confidence or anxiety. Maybe it is just that season of my life. I can’t really put my finger on it, but it’s been on my mind a…
life.faith.purpose. & a cup of coffee 