Love Yourself Loving yourself isn’t selfish.It’s sacred. Some of us were taught to shrink, to apologize for our needs, to care for everyone but ourselves. Others have been through so much, we don’t even recognize the face in the mirror anymore. But can I gently speak this over you? You are worthy of love—even from… Continue reading Love Yourself
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Fighting the Darkness Together
Fighting the Darkness Together Darkness creeps in quietly. It whispers lies of unworthiness, shame, and hopelessness. It isolates, convincing us that we are alone in our struggles. But here’s the truth: you are not alone. Fighting the darkness together without judgement or condemnation is how I roll! We all battle darkness in different ways—through mental… Continue reading Fighting the Darkness Together
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
New Mercies Every Morning
New Mercies Every Morning This is a beautiful reminder that there are New Mercies Every Morning. Lamentations 3: 22-23 says "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Today might have not been the most pleasant for you (or… Continue reading New Mercies Every Morning
High Functioning Depression
High Functioning Depression Let's learn about some technical terms. High functioning depression is a real thing and it is what I function on daily. Now, when I'm in a super funk, that is a bit different but that is for another day. I have said this once and I will say it again, I am… Continue reading High Functioning Depression
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
Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma
Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma. I am also not embarrassed to talk about my mental health journey. I have struggled with it since...well, for as long as I can remember. Does that mean I had a horrible childhood? Nope, quite the opposite. Does that mean I don't love… Continue reading Mental Illness and Ending the Stigma
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
True Beauty from Within the Ashes
True Beauty from Within the Ashes "True Beauty" Do You think that a California girl is supposed to have curls and wear a jean size 3?All the curves in all the right places, spray tanned faces like on TV?And we read in the gospel of Vogue that we're all supposed to dress and move and… Continue reading True Beauty from Within the Ashes
You are not Hidden
You are not Hidden That phrase. You are not Hidden. It stirs in my soul. There are days when I feel like He doesn't see me. He doesn't care that He doesn't hear my prayers. I am sure other people think that, but I listened to this song. He does hear me. When I… Continue reading You are not Hidden