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April 2026

April 08, 2026

A Time of Restoration with Jesus: Bloom Again Virginia Beach

Welcome back to the continuation of my story, A Time to Retreat with Jesus: Bloom...

March 2026

March 23, 2026

A Time to Retreat with Jesus: Bloom Again Virginia Beach

No one who attended Bloom Again Virginia Beach arrived there by accident. ...

February 2026

February 16, 2026

Faith and AI: Choosing Discernment Over Debate

I am undertaking a controversial topic today, but not with the intention of swaying anyone's...

December 2025

December 21, 2025

God Chose Me First—Jesus Is the Proof

Christmas is almost here, and it truly is my favorite time of the year! From...

October 2025

October 27, 2025

Called, Chosen, Commissioned: Rising For Such a Time as This

I began writing this column as I was sitting on an airplane, returning home from...

August 2025

August 08, 2025

Confessions of a Weary Daughter — And God My Faithful Father

Have you ever found yourself in a season where you just feel like you are...

June 2025

June 09, 2025

Bloom Again: A Weekend of Power, Purpose, and Testimony

God has been doing some amazing things in my life recently and I wanted to...

March 2025

March 16, 2025

Gratitude, Amidst Angst and Empathy, in the Storms Aftermath

As I awakened this morning, it was with a heart full of gratitude, though it...

February 2025

February 12, 2025

Spiritual Warfare: How the Enemy Uses Division Against Us

The word "division" has been on my mind a lot lately, and it is something...

December 2024

December 20, 2024

Christmas Joy and Challenges: A Time for Reflection

Those of you who know me personally, know that one thing is true: "This Girl...

November 2024

November 08, 2024

Finding Hope Amid Disaster: When the World Weighs Heavy

There is a heaviness deep in my soul, and it is proof of the chaos...

August 2024

August 07, 2024

Warning! Contains Controversial Topics for Believers! Part 2

I will use this opening statement once again: Warning! Subject Matter May Be Controversial for Those...

August 07, 2024

Warning! Contains Controversial Topics for Believers! Part 1

Warning! Subject Matter May Be Controversial for Those of the Christian Faith! I'm guessing...

July 2024

July 11, 2024

Do You Struggle to Believe That You Are “More Than Enough?”

I am hoping that this title caught your attention because I want to share...

July 04, 2024

Thoughts of True Freedom Are On My Mind This 4th of July!

Today is July 4th, a day referred to as Independence Day in the United States...

June 2024

June 18, 2024

The Journey to Rediscover Identity & Purpose Isn’t Easy

Several years ago, I started a journey to rediscover myself, and the calling that God...

May 2024

May 16, 2024

Pondering the Prayers Answered Verses the Praise Given!

Sitting on my porch on Mother's Day morning, I was feeling very thankful! As I...

May 04, 2024

Just You & Me God ~ For Such a Time as This ~ Part 1

I have been pondering a subject to write about this past week, but nothing specific...

April 2024

April 15, 2024

Take a Break and Set Your Mind on Things Above

I have a few questions for you to think about honestly as you read this...

April 07, 2024

God Gave Me the Ability to Write; Why Am I Lost for Words?

. Let me welcome you to my column, and confide in you, that I am...

March 2024

March 20, 2024

Have You Ever Thought About Where You’d Be Without Jesus?

I wonder, “Have you ever thought about where you would be without Jesus?” I'm certain...

March 10, 2024

When I am weak, I Am Strong ~ How Can That Be True?

Upon opening my Bible this morning, I almost laughed as I read a verse that...

March 01, 2024

God’s Abilities are Exceedingly Abundantly Greater Than Ours

Ephesians 3:20 is one of my favorite verses, and one that I have claimed many...

February 2024

February 23, 2024

Writer’s Block Seems Very Real But Maybe It’s Something More

I've been struggling to write this past month, and honestly it has taken me by...

February 11, 2024

Everyday is a New Opportunity to do What God Called Us To Do

Just thinking about the verse that was on my cup this morning... "To everything there...

January 2024

January 21, 2024

“Just Jesus” ~ Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life!

When you see the words “Just Jesus," what thoughts comes to mind? Does it make...

January 14, 2024

Faith Requires Us to be Believers ~ Not Achievers

Faith Requires Us to be Believers ~ Not Achievers, but this can be a hard...

January 05, 2024

Let Your Faith Be Taller Than Your Fears ~ Let God Be God

Learning to trust God more, while worrying less, is an area that I believe most...

December 2023

December 24, 2023

What a Magnificent Sight to Behold… Merry Christmas 2023

This photo took my breath away because I adore seeing miraculous things like this, in...

December 17, 2023

God Mysteriously Reveals The Importance of Faith

While pondering topics to write about this week, my thoughts were naturally leaning towards Christmas...