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As someone who wakes up between 4:00 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. almost every single day, the idea of staying in bed all morning has never been appealing to me. The moment my eyes open, my mind is already racing toward the next thing. Whether it’s starting my devotional and prayer time, grabbing my morning caffeine, or running through the day’s to-do list, I’m already mentally moving into the next moment. Some days this momentum is helpful—it keeps me focused and productive. Other day

It’s that time of year in the US when anything and everything looks like Christmas — and honestly, call me basic, but I love it. As I’ve been on this journey of discovering new things about myself, I’m learning to pay attention to the simple joys I used to overlook. And Christmas has always been one of those things that awakens my inner child. There’s something magical about this season that brings that younger version of me back to life. The little girl who would light up at

There’s something deeply healing about stepping into nature — the way fresh air quiets the noise inside, or how a morning walk can shift my whole outlook on the day ahead. Over time, I’ve come to see that nature isn’t just a backdrop to my life, but a gentle companion in my healing. It’s where I go to process emotions that feel too heavy to hold indoors — sadness, grief, or the anxious thoughts that sometimes rise with the morning sun. Somehow, in the stillness of trees or th

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to live with gratitude. Not just saying I’m thankful, but actually feeling  it — letting it shape the way I move through my day, my relationships, and even my thoughts. I’ve realized how often I live with a quiet undercurrent of striving — reaching for the next goal, the next version of myself, or the next thing that might make me feel secure or fulfilled. And sometimes, if I’m honest, fear and insecurity have taken

Have you ever felt like it was time to let go of something? Maybe a relationship that left you feeling empty, a fear that stole your peace, or the desire to fix a situation that just wasn’t going the way you hoped. Letting go can be a struggle — I know it has been for me. As the weather shifts from summer to fall and fall to winter, I’m reminded that life has seasons too. Each one is called to surrender to the next. The temperature changes, the forecast looks different, and n

Recently, I started a Bible study focused on self-worth. The first few lessons challenged me to look closely at what I truly believed about God’s love. Which parts of the scriptures about His love for me did I struggle to accept as truth? As I went through the checklist, my eyes filled with tears and my chest grew heavy. I realized I felt unworthy of love. I thought about the things I had and hadn’t done — the moments of failure and imperfection that made me believe I didn’t

“Jesus wept.” – John 11:35 Grief is something we shouldn’t run from—but so often, we do. No one likes to feel pain, yet acknowledging it is how healing begins. In this short verse, we see that even Jesus had moments of deep sorrow. When He saw Mary and Martha grieving for their brother Lazarus, He was moved to tears. Even though Jesus knew He could raise Lazarus, He still allowed Himself to feel their pain and weep with them. What a reminder that it’s okay to feel. Grief does

Sometimes it’s hard to see the ways we’ve grown — especially when the inner critic is loud, or when we fall into the trap of comparing our path to someone else’s. I’ve spent a lot of quiet time over the years searching for areas where I could grow or be better. But I rarely pause to ask: Where have I already grown?   Where have I already healed? This blog entry is simply that pause. A moment to reflect, acknowledge, and honor the quiet, subtle shifts that are shaping me into

Last month, I attended a PKU Conference in San Diego, and it turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had in a long time. Surrounded by people who understood the challenges and realities of living with PKU, I found myself in a space that was both unfamiliar and surprisingly welcoming. The conference brought together a diverse group — from parents of newly diagnosed children to seasoned professionals and advocates — all connected by a shared desire to learn

“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” — Ephesians 4:26–27 (ESV)...

Sometimes life takes turns we didn’t expect. We begin down one path, only to find ourselves at a dead end. So, we turn back to what’s...