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02/07/2025

LIVE INTERVIEW ALERT! 🚨Join me tomorrow, Friday, February 7th at 12 PM EST on Instagram as I sit down with Teresa Brunsting, one of the inspiring authors from Resilience: Women Rising to Their Greatest Moments!

Her story, Death Without a Casserole, reveals the pain of infidelity, the silent grief of divorce, and how faith can bring healing and restoration.

💬 We’ll talk about navigating heartbreak, mental health, and trusting God through the darkest moments.

👀 Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

12/22/2024

🎄 Feeling the Pressure of a Perfect Christmas?

We all dream of the perfect holiday—flawless decorations, joyful gatherings, and gifts wrapped with precision. But sometimes, the magic isn’t in perfection—it’s in the unexpected.

This year, I’m reminded that joy doesn’t come from everything going as planned. It’s about finding beauty in the moments we’re given, no matter how imperfect they may be. ❤️

🌟 Philippians 4:11 reminds us:
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”

✨ Want more encouragement? Head to the link in my bio to read my latest blog post: Season of Hope: Embracing Joy in Imperfect Moments.

💬 What’s one unexpected moment that’s brought you joy this holiday season? Share below—I’d love to hear your story! 🎁✨

12/19/2024

✨Stay Healthy This Holiday Season✨
Head over to on Instagram tonight at 7:30 PM EST for an empowering Instagram Live with Personal Trainer Elena Galvan as we share tips to enjoy the holidays without losing your health goals. 🎄💪

From balancing indulgences to staying active, we’ve got you covered to feel your best during the most festive time of the year! 🧁🍬

📅 Don’t miss this chance to get practical advice and inspiration for a healthy holiday season. See you there!

12/18/2024

🎄 Feeling Drained This Holiday Season?
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when life gets busy… but your faith doesn’t have to run on empty! Use these 5 faith-fueled tips to renew your spirit and find peace during the holiday rush:

✨ 1. Pray with Purpose 🙏
Even 2 minutes of intentional prayer can help calm your mind and reset your day. Start your morning talking to God and let His peace guide your steps.

📖 2. Dive into Scripture 📖
Feeling stretched thin? Anchor yourself in God’s promises. His Word brings strength, clarity, and hope when life feels out of control. Try reading a verse of the day!

🤝 3. Find Strength in Community 🤝
Lean on your support system. Whether it’s your church family, close friends, or an online devotional group, faith grows stronger when shared.

✨ 4. Focus on Gratitude ✨
Pause and notice the blessings around you—even in small moments. A thankful heart unlocks joy and helps you shift from overwhelmed to overjoyed.

✝️ 5. Remember the Real Reason ✝️
When holiday chaos hits, fix your eyes on Christ. His birth brings peace, joy, and hope that outlasts even the busiest season.

💬 Who else can use a little extra faith this season? Share this post with them! 🙏❤️

Save this post for when you need a little faith boost. 🌿✨

❤️ 👍 📸 ✝️
🌲 🌿 👏🏻
🙏🏻 🎄

12/15/2024

✨New Blog Series: Season of Hope✨

The holidays can be a beautiful time, but they can also bring challenges, change, and heartache. In my new blog series Season of Hope, I’m sharing personal reflections and heartfelt encouragement for anyone navigating difficult seasons during the holidays.

From finding comfort after loss to embracing imperfect moments and creating meaningful traditions, this series is about trusting God’s presence—even when life looks different.

Check out the first post: Season of Hope: Trusting God When the Holidays Don’t Look the Same — a message straight from my heart. ❤️

Let’s find hope together this season. What helped you make it through the holidays after losing a loved one? 🎄

👉 Read the full post by clicking the link in my bio.

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12/01/2024

Day 5: Gratitude for Salvation, Hope, and Unconditional Love

Gratitude begins and ends with the greatest gift of all—God’s unconditional love, shown through the gift of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Today marks the final day of the Dare to Give Thanks Challenge! As we close this journey of gratitude, let’s reflect on the hope, purpose, and promise of eternal life we have because of Him. His love is steadfast and unchanging, no matter what we face.

Let’s end this challenge with hearts full of thanksgiving for His saving grace and reflect on what His love and hope mean in our lives.

✨ Read the final reflection of the Dare to Give Thanks Challenge on my blog—link in bio!

11/29/2024

Day 4: Gratitude for Small Blessings

It’s the little things—a smile, a sunrise, or the warmth of a favorite drink—that remind us of God’s love and faithfulness. 🌿✨

Today, I’m pausing to thank God for the small blessings I might have otherwise overlooked. These seemingly ordinary moments are His way of showing us His goodness in every day.What’s one small blessing that has brought you joy recently? Share it below—I’d love to hear! 💛✨

Don’t forget to check your inbox for today’s Dare to Give Thanks reflection, or join the challenge through the link in bio.

11/28/2024

Day 3
Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁🦃

As we gather around the table today, I’m reminded that the greatest blessings in life are the people we share it with. 💕

I’m so thankful for the loved ones God has placed in my life—family, friends, and those who walk with me through every season. Their love is a reflection of His faithfulness.

Who are you grateful for today? Take a moment to thank God for them, and if you can, let them know how much they mean to you! ❤️✨

If you’ve already subscribed don’t forget to check your email for today’s Dare to Give Thanks reflection or visit my website through the link in my bio.

11/28/2024

Day 2
Have you ever stopped to marvel at how God provides exactly what we need, right when we need it?

Just like He sent manna to the Israelites in the wilderness, He continues to show us His love and faithfulness by meeting our needs—sometimes in unexpected ways. Today, I’m pausing to thank Him for His abundant provision in my life. 🙌

What’s one way God has provided for you recently? Share below and let’s give thanks together! 💛✨

Check your inbox for today’s Dare to Give Thanks email, where we’re diving deeper into the story of God’s provision. Missed it? Sign up through the link in my bio and join us!

11/27/2024

I’m excited to share my latest magazine article with you—I hope it inspires you to Dare to Believe anything is possible!

Have you ever had the courage to believe in something that seemed completely out of reach, only to see it become a reality? I would love to hear your inspiring stories! Please share your experiences in the comments below—I can’t wait to read them!

10/09/2024

Believing God for souls and miracles today on 30A! Please agree with us when you pray today. 🙏🏻🫶🏻😊✝️

What can we pray for you for today?

07/22/2024

This morning as I listened to this I realized I could listen to it a thousand times and no matter what I was going through it would speak to the very heart of it. Then I was overwhelmed by the love of a Heavenly Father who sees our innermost struggles and will move heaven and earth to minister to them. Sometimes it’s through a sermon, thanks Pastor Ed, other times a friend who shares a YouTube video, thanks Donna, and sometimes it’s Holy Spirit who whispers a scripture in your ear for you to read. I don’t care how God chooses to do it, I only care that He never stops! ❤️

Colossians 3:1-4

“Christ’s resurrection is your resurrection too. This is why we are to yearn for all that is above, for that’s where Christ sits enthroned at the place of all power, honor, and authority! Yes, feast on all the treasures of the heavenly realm and fill your thoughts with heavenly realities, and not with the distractions of the natural realm. Your crucifixion with Christ has severed the tie to this life, and now your true life is hidden away in God in Christ. And as Christ himself is seen for who he really is, who you really are will also be revealed, for you are now one with him in his glory!”

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03/24/2024

A couple weeks ago my husband, daughter, my daughter’s best friend and I traveled to Florida to partner with 30A Prays for a prayer tent outreach. Over the course of those 3 days we prayed with so many people, the majority in their teens.

The young girl in this picture came to our tent on the last day. I want to share her story because it is such a testimony to what God is doing in this generation. Daisy came up and asked for prayer. She and her friends were driving by our tent which was set up on the corner of a busy intersection. Daisy told us as soon as she saw our tent she knew she had to come and get prayer. So she told her friends I have to get prayer, then she hopped out of the car at the traffic light and told them she would meet them at the condo. When she came up she was so full of life and eager to receive all Jesus had for her. It was her 17th birthday that day. She was such a sweet soul and God met her right there on the corner of that busy intersection.

God is calling this generation in multitudes. Their hearts are so open and they are searching. Daisy is just one story of many from those 2 weeks of outreaches. It truly reminds me of Matthew 9:35-38. This generation is ready and waiting for us to share Jesus with them.

”And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”“
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭9‬:‭35‬-‭38‬ ‭ESV‬‬

06/15/2017

Becoming a new mom can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help you function as a new mom.
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Being a new mother is.. a lot! It is fantastic, exhausting, time consuming... Here's how to cope being a new mom. Been-there-done-that tips from mom to mom.

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Between preparing for baby and staying as healthy as possible, you have a lot to think about for the next nine months.

02/07/2017

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The 40 Top Baby Products for 2017 from the ABC Kids Expo! See what's new from Skip Hop, Baby Jogger, Maxi-Cosi, Fisher-Price, Green Toys, and more.