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When the Fast Became Real (Days 4–7)
Somewhere around Day 4, the fast stopped feeling like something I was doing and started feeling like something I had entered into. The depth of feelings I had been hoping for—nothing between God and me. The first few days had been quiet and surprisingly manageable. But around the middle of the first week, my body began to understand that this wasn't temporary. Food wasn't coming back tomorrow, and something inside me shifted. It wasn't dramatic or scary. It was more l
12 minutes ago2 min read
Learning Humility
This morning , my Bible reading brought me to Colossians 3:12 , and one word has stayed with me all day: Humility. “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” I keep coming back to that phrase — “clothe yourselves with humility.” It feels intentional, like something I have to choose every day, not something that just naturally happens. And honestly, humility feels complicated to
3 days ago3 min read
The First 72 Hours: The Quiet Beginning of My Water Fast
The first 72 hours of my water fast weren’t dramatic or emotional the way I expected. They were quiet. And in that quiet, I began noticing how much of my life I had been filling instead of feeling.
Feb 122 min read
What I Noticed When Stillness Finally Hit.
But in my stillness, in the quietest moments before the fast, it began to look like self-abandonment.
Jan 253 min read
Before the Fast...Why Stillness Came First
I didn't begin my journey hungry for food. It started with a hunger for stillness. Labyrinth at Sedona Wellness Retreat For a long time, my life has been full! Full of people, responsibility, movement, conversation, opportunity (lots of opportunities!). On the outside, everything looked good. Blessed, even. And IT WAS. I don't take that lightly. I am sincerely blessed. But beneath the fullness, something quieter had been growing: exhaustion from constant motion,
Jan 243 min read
Am I Settling for a Life Not Even Close to What God Has for Me?
That question stopped me in my tracks during church. (It was a phenomenal service, watch it here .) Not because it felt accusatory, but because it felt honest (and needed). I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about faith, surrender, and obedience. And if I’m honest, I’ve also spent years convincing myself that if I was faithful enough, patient enough, grateful enough, then the quiet ache inside me would finally soften. But what if faithfulness doesn’t mean settling? Wha
Jan 114 min read
Starting My 14-Day Water Fast and Spiritual Journey
Tomorrow I begin a 14-day water fast, and more importantly, a spiritual journey. I’ve prepared for this season for a while, but today something struck me. As I opened my devotional, the theme lined up perfectly with this next step. It felt like a gentle nudge from God saying, “Yes! This is the time.” For the next several days, it will just be God and me. No social media, no email, no texting, no distractions, and no food. Just quiet, prayer, reflection, Scripture, and liste
Dec 27, 20253 min read
Be Still. (Even When It is Hard)
Recently during our Masterclass, I asked John Maxwell a question that’s been heavy on my heart: “If you are at a plateau — in a time of being still — and nothing is calling to you, how do you find the next level?” His answer hit home. John said, “There is nothing wrong with plateauing for assimilation.” He explained that growth isn’t a steady climb. You grow, then you plateau. Not to quit, but to catch up. To rest. To think. To reflect. You don’t plateau to stay. You plateau
Nov 8, 20252 min read
Useless and Unprofitable.
Foolish. Disobedient. Deceived. Enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. Look around — this is the world we live in. A world filled with malice and envy, where people are hated and hate one another. It's sad. It's overwhelming. So how do we escape this trap? Through kindness and love . We must choose to be kind to one another — and even more importantly, to love one another — especially in our differences. Have mercy on one another. Devote yourself to doi
Nov 3, 20251 min read
On a Scale of 1-10...
This is a question we are often asked: "Rate yourself on a scale of 1-10." Most of us, when answering, give a number somewhere between 5 and 8. We don't want to seem arrogant by giving ourselves a 10, but don't want to provide ourselves with a 1 either! After a conversation I had this week with my friend Matt, I see this question a little differently, especially as it relates to integrity. Matt told me a story about a manager he had while working at UPS. During their annu
Oct 31, 20253 min read
Gratitude for Unanswered Prayers
I never expected to be grateful for unanswered prayers, yet here I am looking back and seeing how those "unanswered" moments were exactly what I needed. Different events in my life have unfolded because I didn't get what I asked for. During my weekly small group, while studying Isaiah, this poem/prayer was in my Bible. It hit me in a way I didn't expect. In the middle of my own struggles, I found so much hope in it. Weak...Humble How many of us have to learn through o
Oct 23, 20253 min read
Love Ties Us All Together
Today, I heard a message that resonated deeply with me. A message about shedding the old and putting on the new. Many of us, including me, allow our past to define who we are today. Some people use their past for good, but many of us hold onto what we did in the past and can't let it go. Whether it is something we said, something someone else said or did to us, a destructive habit, or a sinful desire...the list goes on and on. Sometimes, we were even born into a life tha
Oct 19, 20252 min read
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