I was writing about bold, unwavering trust while secretly wondering if God was still listening.
I was encouraging others to believe through difficulty while privately questioning if I still believed enough for myself.

For years, I carried the labels that came with honor and exhaustion alike — “strong friend,” “strong leader,” “strong mom,” “strong woman of God.”

But rarely was that strength celebrated as surrender.
It was usually mistaken for self-sufficiency.

We don’t thrive because we’re unbreakable by nature — we thrive because we’re rooted in Someone greater.

Here’s what I’ve learned: none of us are exempt from life’s experiences. We all face challenges—unexpected bills, tough conversations, grief, deadlines, uncertainty. The difference isn’t whether hardship comes (because it will). The difference is in how we handle it—moment by moment, encounter by encounter, grace by grace.

Taking time to breathe, nap, or say “no” is not weakness—it’s wisdom.

Hebrews 13:21 reminds us:
“May He equip you with everything good for doing His will, and may He work in us what is pleasing to Him, through Jesus Christ.”
This was more than an event—it was a divine reminder that God equips us, not just for the mountaintops, but for the moments where battles rage the loudest.

I am still in awe of what God has done, and continues to do, through this movement of women and teen girls rising up with holy confidence and unshakable purpose.

And NOW… It’s Time to Get EQUIPPED.

This was a reminder never to shrink. Listen friend, life be life-ing at times, and yet, you must remember never to dim your light! You are already enough for the rooms you’re walking into.

Psalm 23:3 became more than a verse—it became my reality.
"He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake."

You see, in the middle of my mess, God met me.
Not in a big church service or a mountaintop moment—He restored me in the small places:

• Within my small group, when I dared to be honest.

• In the privacy of my home, when I let the tears fall, and turned my face to Him.

• And even at the gym, while walking with a girlfriend who reminded me that I wasn’t alone.

Mental health at work isn’t just a checkbox. It’s the secret sauce of a confident, inclusive, and high-performing culture.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to let negativity, fear, and doubt quietly take up residence in your mind?

Without even realizing it, we start rehearsing worst-case scenarios, questioning our worth, and living guarded instead of grounded. We react from wounds instead of wisdom.
But God offers us a better way—one filled with peace, clarity, and confidence.

Renewing your mind means filtering out the voices of fear, shame, and negativity and filling your spirit with the promises of God.

Your dreams aren’t dead. They’ve just been waiting on you.