Thanksgiving has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? One minute we’re adjusting to the early sunsets and wondering where all our matching socks went, and the next minute we’re elbow-deep in sweet potatoes, trying to decide whether we actually like  cranberry sauce or we just eat it because it’s tradition. But beneath the busy, the cooking, and the family dynamics (bless them), Thanksgiving carries something much deeper: a collective pause. The Power of the Pause (Yes, Tha

I wrestled with this post longer than I expected. Part of me wanted to call it Chronic Pain  because, truthfully, that story is woven through every chapter of my life for the last decade. But I chose Accountability Partner  instead—because that’s really the thread that kept me moving forward through every stage, every setback, and every reinvention. And notice I didn’t list the “usual suspects” like divorce, career change, or grief. Life stages are deeply personal, and the mo

We all carry stories—some loud, some quiet, and some that don’t get shared until much later. My own story includes seasons of uncertainty, emotional exhaustion, and rebuilding from places that felt impossible at the time. These weren’t pretty chapters, but they were transformative ones. Those seasons didn’t break me; they built me. They shaped the way I show up. They taught me how to meet people in the messy middle without judgment or pressure. And from that journey came the

You ever wake up one day and realize the life you’re living doesn’t quite fit  anymore? Like wearing jeans from five years ago — technically they still button, but breathing becomes a luxury. Growth feels like that. There’s a strange gap between who you’re becoming and where you currently are. You’re stretching, expanding, learning… and sometimes the people around you still expect the “old you” to show up. They liked the version of you who didn’t have boundaries. Who said yes

There comes a moment in growth that feels like standing in a doorway. Behind you: the familiar version of you — the one people got used to. Ahead: the version God is shaping — quieter in spirit, stronger in identity, wiser in boundaries. And right in the middle is where it gets hard. Because people will always remember the version of you that benefited them. The agreeable you. The available you. The "I’ll bend so you’re comfortable" you. But God is growing the “I honor my cal

When was the last time you truly thought about your eyes? Not just noticed them in a mirror or rubbed them after a long day, but really  considered how much they do for you. These small yet powerful organs help you take in the world, read your favorite book, see the faces you love — and yet they’re often neglected until something feels off. As we age, the eyes naturally change. It’s common to experience dryness, mild blurriness, or trouble focusing at different distances. But