A year ago, I decided I was going to start writing a daily blog. The original idea was pretty simple. I wanted it to be like a daily diary, a place to document what I did, where I went, the people I spent time with, the experiences I had, and the little moments that made up each day. I didn’t really know what it would turn into. I just knew I wanted to start something and commit to doing it every single day for a year. But somewhere along the way, it became more than a daily

I’ve had some things on my mind over the last few days, and today, I can really feel them sitting heavy in my spirit. I don’t know exactly who needs to read this, but I have a feeling someone does. I don’t know who made us feel like we have to show up before God as this perfect, shiny, put-together version of ourselves. Like we have to clean up our lives, get our emotions under control, find the right words, and have everything figured out before we can come to Him. But that’

Have you ever noticed how much the energy of the people around you can affect your day? Some people walk into a room and bring a sense of happiness, positivity, and warmth with them. Others seem to bring tension, negativity, and unnecessary drama wherever they go. It got me thinking about a saying we have all heard: You attract the energy you give off. I truly believe there is something to that. If you want kindness in your life, be kind. If you want honesty, be honest. If yo

There are certain things in life that I will never back down from, and at the top of that list are my morals, my integrity, and my values. I have learned that not everyone is going to agree with me. Not everyone will understand my decisions, my boundaries, or the way I choose to live my life. And that’s okay. We don’t all have to think alike, believe the same things, or see every situation from the same perspective. But I will never allow someone else’s opinion, expectations,

Today was a good day! It started with a golf tournament fundraiser supporting an amazing foundation that helps women, children, and men who have survived domestic violence. If you know my story, then you understand why being involved with a cause like this means so much to me. Some things in life hit a little closer to home because of what we have experienced ourselves. Being able to show up, support an organization doing meaningful work, and be part of something that can mak

Before I start, let me put a disclaimer out there. This is my opinion, and as a woman, I am speaking from my perspective and my own experiences with men. I am sure women have their own faults, too, but I am not attracted to women, so I cannot speak on that side of things. I can only speak on what I have experienced and what I have observed. With that said, I have a genuine question. Why does so much interaction between men and women seem to turn sexual so quickly? I understan

Today was one of those days where everything felt overwhelming. You know the kind of day when your mind is already full, your patience is running low, and even the smallest things feel like one more thing added to an already long list. And sometimes, the hardest part about feeling overwhelmed is that it seems like everyone needs something from you. Everyone has a question, a request, or wants to know what’s wrong. They want you to explain what you’re feeling when, honestly, y

Never take for granted the simple fact that you woke up today. “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Job 33:4 Sometimes, we get so caught up in everything we’re trying to accomplish that we forget about the most important gift we have been given. Life itself. We wake up thinking about our responsibilities, our schedules, our goals, our problems, and everything we need to get done. We rush through the day, constantly thinking about what’s n

One thing I have learned as I continue to grow is that the people you allow into your life matter. The energy they bring, the way they treat you, and the effort they make all play a part in the kind of life you build for yourself. You deserve people who are genuinely happy to see you. People who check on you because they want to know how you are doing, not because they need something from you. People who remember the little things you tell them, celebrate your accomplishments

It’s so easy to get to the end of the day and think about everything that didn’t go right. The things we didn’t get done. The conversation that didn’t go the way we hoped. The problem we still haven’t figured out. The plans that changed, the stress we carried, or the things we’re already worrying about for tomorrow. Sometimes, we get so focused on what went wrong that we forget to recognize what went right. And I think there’s something powerful about learning to end the day

One thing I think we could all use a little reminder of is that we never really know how much time we have with the people in our lives, or how much a single moment might mean to someone else. We get so caught up in our routines, responsibilities, work, plans, and everything we have going on that it’s easy to forget what we’re actually leaving behind in the lives of the people we meet. And I’m not talking about money, success, accomplishments, or how impressive our lives migh

Sometimes we get so caught up taking care of everyone around us that we forget we’re people who need care, too. We’re the ones checking in, making the phone calls, showing up when someone needs us, offering encouragement, remembering the little things, and doing what we can to make someone else’s life a little easier. We want the people we love to feel supported, appreciated, and never alone. But somewhere along the way, we can become so focused on making sure everyone else i

It’s interesting how often we wait for the “right time” to do something, almost as if life is going to send us an invitation letting us know we’re finally ready. We tell ourselves we’ll do it when things settle down, when we have more time, when we’re less scared, when we have everything figured out, or when the circumstances are just right. We convince ourselves that waiting is the responsible thing to do, when sometimes we’re really just afraid of what might happen if we ac

As we get closer to the end of the year, I find myself thinking more about the people in my life, the connections I’ve made, and the ones that may have run their course. It’s interesting how much can change in a year. People come into your life, some stay longer than expected, and others slowly become people you used to know. Sometimes there’s a falling out, sometimes life simply takes you in different directions, and sometimes you just realize that a connection no longer fit

There is something beautiful about reaching a place in life where your gratitude for God is no longer dependent on everything going the way you planned. It is easy to thank God when prayers are answered, doors open, opportunities come together, and life feels like it is finally falling into place. It is easy to recognize His goodness when you can see exactly what He is doing and understand why things are happening the way they are. But I think real faith shows itself in the m

One thing I’ve learned is that just because someone wants to know something about you doesn’t mean you’re obligated to tell them. You don’t owe everyone details about your plans, your relationships, your business, your finances, your next move, or what you’re doing with your life. You don’t have to explain every decision you make, announce every new chapter, or give people a front-row seat to everything happening behind the scenes. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with th

One thing life continues to teach me is that you cannot control how other people treat you, but you can control the kind of person you choose to be in response. And sometimes, that is one of the hardest lessons to live by. It’s easy to be kind to people who are kind to you. It’s easy to show up for people who show up for you, support people who support you, and give love to people who make you feel loved. But what happens when you do those things for someone and they don’t re

I think one of the most important things to understand when it comes to relationships is that there is a difference between someone being attracted to you and someone genuinely being interested in you. Attraction is easy. Someone can think you are beautiful, find you funny, enjoy your personality, or be drawn to the way you carry yourself. But genuine interest goes much deeper than that. It is about wanting to understand who you are beyond what someone sees on the surface. It

What you allow into your mind matters more than you realize. I came across this quote today, and it really made me stop and think. “If you don’t fill your mind with the Word of God, the enemy will fill it with fear, anxiety, stress, worry, and temptation.” Think about how much of our daily battles begin in our minds. Sometimes, it’s not even something happening around us that steals our peace. It’s the thoughts we allow to take over. It’s the constant worrying about what migh

One thing I think we sometimes forget is that being there for people doesn’t have to be complicated. Show up to the funeral. Show up at the hospital. Show up when someone gets bad news, when their world feels like it’s falling apart, or when they’re going through something they never expected to face. Show up when someone is struggling, even if you don’t know what to say. Especially when you don’t know what to say. We put so much pressure on ourselves to find the perfect word