A note from Brandi:This guest post is shared with permission and reflects the personal experience, research, and perspective of the writer. It discusses faith-based mental wellness, emotional health, stress relief, prayer, Christian self-care, and spiritual growth. It is offered for practical information, encouragement, and education. It is not therapy, clinical advice, medical advice, spiritual direction,… Continue reading Unique Faith-Based Ways to Nurture Mental and Emotional Wellness
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Legacy, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Finishing Well
Legacy, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Finishing Well In the final stage of the family life cycle, focus often shifts from building to blessing. From striving to stewarding. From achievement to legacy. Legacy is not about perfection. It’s about presence. The values lived, not just spoken. The love extended, not just intended. Finishing well… Continue reading Legacy, Faith, and the Sacred Work of Finishing Well
What Do I Say to My Kids
What Do I Say When My Kid Asks, “Why Did They Die?” One of the hardest moments as a parent comes when your child looks at you with wide, wondering eyes and asks about death, especially death by suicide. Their question is simple, but the weight behind it is not. As adults, we often wrestle… Continue reading What Do I Say to My Kids
Breaking Generational Silence
Suicide, Secrets, and the Stories We’re Finally Telling For generations, suicide has been treated like a shadow. It is a whispered tragedy, hidden behind closed doors, wrapped in shame, and carried in silence. Families didn’t talk about it. Churches avoided it. Communities swept it under the rug. And so the pain grew heavier, passed down… Continue reading Breaking Generational Silence
Hold On to Hope
When my son was diagnosed with Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome (OMS), the world shifted beneath our feet. It was one of those moments that divides life into before and after. Fear came crashing in, and the questions outnumbered the answers. The only phrase that permeated through my life was "Hold On to Hope." In the middle… Continue reading Hold On to Hope
Even When There Was No Reason for Hope
There’s something about this verse that stops me in my tracks. Even when there was no reason for hope… Abraham kept hoping. Why? Because God had said. I was told there was no hope in my son living, however, Even When There Was No Reason for Hope. This isn’t blind optimism. This isn’t wishful thinking.… Continue reading Even When There Was No Reason for Hope
The Prophecy and The Call
The Prophecy and The Call In December, we found ourselves at church, preparing for worship. After several months of church hunting, we had settled on one that we had initially been hesitant to visit. We knew the pastor and his wife, along with a few families, but we hadn't been attending for long. It felt… Continue reading The Prophecy and The Call
Faith in the Wilderness: Trusting When You Can’t See the Way
Faith in the Wilderness: Trusting When You Can’t See the Way Faith is easy when life makes sense. But when we’re in the wilderness—when everything feels confusing, heavy, or dark—faith becomes a choice. Here I talk about Faith in the Wilderness: Trusting When You Can’t See the Way. I’ve walked through seasons where it felt… Continue reading Faith in the Wilderness: Trusting When You Can’t See the Way
Nothing is Impossible: One Step at a Time
Nothing is Impossible: One Step at a Time Life throws obstacles our way, making goals seem unreachable. But nothing is impossible when we take one step at a time. Progress isn’t about giant leaps—it’s about consistent, small steps forward. The Power of a Single Step Every journey begins with a step. A child learning to… Continue reading Nothing is Impossible: One Step at a Time
What Happens When Your Pitcher of Life Crashes
What Happens When Your Pitcher of Life Crashes Life is like a glass pitcher from the 1960s—meant to hold lemonade, sun tea, or even flowers. From the moment we are born, we have a purpose, just as a pitcher is meant to hold liquid. As we grow, we fill that pitcher with our dreams, aspirations,… Continue reading What Happens When Your Pitcher of Life Crashes
I Did My Best, and God Did the Rest
I Did My Best, and God Did the Rest There’s a deep peace that comes with knowing we are not in this alone. We show up, we try, we give it everything we have—but at the end of the day, we are only human. And that’s okay because God fills in the gaps where we… Continue reading I Did My Best, and God Did the Rest
Happiness Versus Joy
Happiness versus joy. Is it perspective or something more? What is happiness? A wise man once said that happiness is based on circumstances, and circumstances can ebb and flow like the tides of the ocean. What is joy? JOY comes from the Lord. That phrase has stuck with me many years later. We are not… Continue reading Happiness Versus Joy
What Does Impossible Really Mean
What Does Impossible Really Mean I stumbled on this quote by the great actress Audrey Hepburn and it reminded me of Luke 1:37 that says "For nothing will be impossible with God." As the word IMPOSSIBLE is broken down, she says it really say I'm Possible. However, we can do nothing without the salvation that… Continue reading What Does Impossible Really Mean
Joy in the Morning
Let's just leave this right here. Joy in the morning. I highly encourage you to go to YouTube and listen to the song. It is worth it, and I listen to it almost daily. There is a reason and a season for everything under heaven. If we could all just grasp that knowledge, we… Continue reading Joy in the Morning
Don’t Quit Just Do It
Don't Quit Just Do It There are days when I am done. Done. DONE. I've had all I can stand and I simply can't take anymore. I'm good until I'm not. Over the years of struggling with depression, I can typically feel myself sliding down the mountain into the pit. I know my traumaversary dates… Continue reading Don’t Quit Just Do It
He Leaves the 99
He Leaves the 99 Think about it...He He Leaves the 99. For this Valentine's Day, remember the love that He has for the one! Matthew 18:12-14: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will he do? Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others on the hills and go out… Continue reading He Leaves the 99
The Lord Will Fight for You
The Lord Will Fight for You I thought today was fitting for this Scripture. Today is my son's 11th birthday and let me tell you...I have lived on this verse since the day he entered my life. There are so many facets of this child and the one that impresses me the most is that… Continue reading The Lord Will Fight for You
You Are Capable
You Are Capable You are capable of doing all things when Jesus is by your side. People often tell me that they do not know who they are anymore due to the amount of trauma that has occurred in their lives. It is my pleasure to tell them that they are not only capable of… Continue reading You Are Capable
Think Positive
Think Positive Think Positive. Do you ever find it hard to think positively about yourself or accept something said by others that is positive? I know I do. Do you find it easier to believe the bad things about yourself whether others have said it to you or you have told yourself? I know I… Continue reading Think Positive
Believe in Yourself
Believe in Yourself Believe in Yourself. I am the ultimate optimist when it comes to the lives of others. I can look into the brokenness of others and I can see the beauty of their future. However, I am the ultimate pessimist when it comes to me and my life. I am constantly waiting for… Continue reading Believe in Yourself