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  • Standing Your Ground, and Knowing When to Run

    ​”Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” (Ephesians 6:10-11) ​This verse is a powerhouse. It’s the rallying cry for every Christian facing a spiritual battle. Paul tells us to suit up and stand… Read more

  • A Journey to the Third Altar

    ​Hey everyone, grab your favorite mug. Let’s talk about something real. ​Lately, I’ve been reflecting on the Christian walk, and it’s struck me how often we talk about salvation as the finish line when it’s really just the starting block. It’s like we get a free pass into a race and then stand there, not… Read more

  • Is Your Faith a Performance? Let’s Talk

    When the Stage Is a Whitewashed Tomb: Why Faking It for the Masses Isn’t God’s Plan ​Let’s be real for a minute. We’ve all seen it. The social media feed full of perfect, filtered lives. The church leader who preaches humility from a gilded stage. The influencer whose every post is a curated story about… Read more

  • Standing Tall When Someone Tries to Humble You

    Hey fam, let’s get into some real talk today. You know that feeling when you’re soaring, so excited about a new blessing. You could be fulfilled by a recent win or just genuinely happy, and someone close to you feels like it’s their job to bring you back down to earth? The constant critiques, the… Read more

  • The Price of Perseverance and God’s Refining Fire

    ​There’s a silent weight that comes with overcoming a hard life. I’ve weathered storms that would have broken many, and my spirit—thank God—remains intact. I’ve learned perseverance and determination in ways you can’t get from a book. But that strength came at a cost no one else can see. ​The hits to my body, my… Read more

  • From Trauma to “Soccer Momma”: A Story of Grace, Grief, and a New Kind of Motherhood

    ​Hey there, fellow mamas! Pour yourself a cuppa, because we’re about to get real. My name is Jessica Nevith, and I’m a mom of nine – yes, NINE! – and a mental health coach for youth… well, for you, actually. I work with moms, because let’s face it, if mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.… Read more

  • My Story, Our Freedom: A Mother’s Journey to Break Generational Chains

    ​Our children. They are a gift from God, aren’t they? And as a mother, I have to confess, the greatest struggle of my life hasn’t been about them—it’s been about me. It has been the relentless, soul-deep work of getting myself right for them. Of actively, fiercely breaking the curses and dismantling the chains that… Read more

  • God’s Love Made Tangible: Lessons from My Spiritual Mother

    You know that feeling when you’re all grown up, but your mom still calls to make sure you ate? That’s love, but it’s also a sign that her job’s not quite done. It’s a bit like our relationship with the church. We often think of the church as just a building, but what if she’s… Read more

  • Enduring the Vessel

    Sometimes the simplest truths hit the hardest. We feel them in our bones, in our weary muscles, and in the scars that tell stories we don’t always want to share. A statement I’ve carried with me, one that feels profoundly true, is: ​”Inflictions to the flesh are just that. The flesh was made to be… Read more

  • Do you see yourself as a leader?

    Do you see yourself as a leader? When I first read this prompt, I had to stop and take a moment. The world’s definition of a leader—someone in charge, a person of power, a CEO, a boss—is so different from the path God set me on. My entire journey, from my humble beginnings to where… Read more