Conviction Over Consensus

Conviction over consensus. Inspired by my son, Garrison’s sermon yesterday.  Do we even know what conviction is anymore? Or are we so callused by the ways of this world that we rarely if ever notice when it’s happening? Or are we so far away from being in the habit of constant contact with God that […]

August 17, 2026

Prayer, Relationships

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Family

Family…family gets a bad rap all too often. Rightfully so sometimes. I am just overwhelmed with gratitude when I think of the family I married into and the family I came from. Being in ministry now for “a few years” and seeing how troubled so many families are and how horrific some stories are what […]

August 11, 2026

Parenting, Relationships

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If You Need the Cheers, the Jeers Will Destroy You

Have you ever felt like you were soaring one day from the applause—only to be crushed the next by criticism? Here’s the truth:If you need the cheers, the jeers will destroy you. It’s a harsh reality, but an important one. Because often, it’s not long before the same people who cheer you on are the […]

July 7, 2025

Faith & Hope, Love, Peace, Relationships

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Can a Boyfriend Make Me Happy? How Can I Be Satisfied?

HAPPY Monday! Let’s just say it: relationships can be amazing—and also a lot! One day you’re on cloud nine, the next you’re overanalyzing every emoji in a text. 😅 We’ve all been there. But here’s the real question: Can a boyfriend actually make you HAPPY? And how in the world do you find true satisfaction? […]

May 26, 2025

Happiness, Love, Relationships

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How to Forgive & How to Let Go — Why Me?

HAPPY Monday! “Why do I have to be the one to forgive? Why me?” Girl, if you’ve ever asked that—same. It doesn’t feel fair, especially when the other person has no clue what you’re carrying. But hear me: forgiveness isn’t saying it was okay. It’s saying you’re done letting it control you. Forgiveness is for […]

May 12, 2025

Depression, Faith & Hope, Peace, Relationships, Stress/Anxiety

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When All Hope Is Lost

Happy Monday! When you feel like you can’t get out of bed… When you don’t know where your next mortgage payment is coming from…When you failed royally and feel like it’s over educationally for you…When the pain is unbearable because of divorce, an affair, loss of a lovedone, betrayal from a BFF, or losing your […]

November 10, 2024

When All Hope Is Lost by Adrienne Cooley

Depression, Faith & Hope, Relationships, Stress/Anxiety

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Why is it not working?

Ever tried to accomplish something you know you’re good at for a long time and it still isn’t working? Ever wondered why something you know oughta be working isn’t? Ever tried to stop doing something you want to stop doing but can’t seem to? Paul said in scripture the thing I do I don’t want […]

February 19, 2024

Faith & Hope, Goals

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The Best Door

God has put on our hearts that this year is The Year of the Open Door. When we think of this, there are so many things it makes you think of… You may think of a new opportunity or walking through the open door of new home. Perhaps what comes to mind for you is […]

January 22, 2024

Faith & Hope

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What if the very thing you are resisting is holding you back?

Listen and learn&live a life that works or Disregard godly wisdom&take the long, bumpy road. Humility lifts you up. It’s a paradox. People are so afraid these days of being controlled and have hyper boundaries, are filled with anxiety and distrust so much that it’s blocking them from the very answers they long for. Position […]

January 13, 2024

Love

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Help yourself

We’ve all said it, “I just couldn’t help myself!” Come on now, yea, we both could’ve, ummmmm, but we didn’t because of one lame excuse or the other. Am I right or am I right? It’s easier to blame or ignore or slough it off as not a big deal or bottom line: simply not […]

October 9, 2023

Happiness

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