Why Your Brain Loves Fear—And How to Rewire It

Can we have a little heart-to-heart about fear? Because if you’re like most of us, you’ve probably wondered: *”Why do I get so stuck in fear, even when I know better?” You pray. You journal. You breathe deep. You remind yourself of truth. And yet… there it is again. That tight feeling in your chest. […]
Settling for ‘Good Enough’: What Fear of More Is Really Costing You

Let me ask you something kind of tender: Have you ever felt like you were made for more… but still found yourself settling for “good enough”? Not because you’re lazy. Not because you don’t care. But because more feels risky. Vulnerable. Unpredictable. I get it. I’ve lived that story more times than I can count. The job […]
Fear of Being Seen: Why Hiding Feels Safer—But Costs More

Let me ask you something that might make you pause: Are you afraid of being truly seen? Not the curated version. Not the polished, confident you. I mean the real you. The one who has questions. The one who sometimes stumbles. The one who still cries when no one’s watching. If your heart whispered “yes,” you’re not […]
Fear of Success: The One No One Talks About

Let’s be honest—we talk a lot about the fear of failure. But can we take a moment and talk about something just as real, just as sneaky, and often way more hidden? The fear of success. Yep. That. I know it sounds strange. I mean, who wouldn’t want to succeed? Isn’t that what we’re working […]
Trading Control for Trust: What to Do When Fear Wants to Take Over

I have a confession to make. Sometimes, when I’m afraid, I don’t freeze. I don’t run. I try to control everything. I micromanage. I over-plan. I obsess over every possible outcome. Because somewhere deep down, I believe this little lie: **”If I can control it, I can avoid pain.” But friend, can we just sit together […]
From Fear to Faith: What the Bible Says About Facing the Unknown

Have you ever been standing on the edge of something new—a decision, a change, a risk—and felt like fear was screaming louder than your faith? Me too. It doesn’t matter how long we’ve been walking with God. There will always be moments where the future feels foggy and the fear feels real. So what do we […]
Fear Is a Liar—But It Sounds So Convincing

Let’s just be real for a second. Fear has a voice. And when it whispers, it doesn’t sound like a monster. It sounds reasonable. It sounds wise. Sometimes it even sounds holy. And that’s what makes it so sneaky. We don’t always recognize fear because it comes wrapped in caution, logic, or concern for others. But underneath all that polish, […]
When Your Thoughts Won’t Let You Breathe: How to Break Free from the Fear Loop

Have you ever found yourself stuck in your own head? Like you’re reliving a moment that already happened or obsessing over something that hasn’t even happened yet? Your heart races, your chest tightens, and peace feels like a distant memory. That, my friend, is what ruminating thoughts often feel like. And when those thoughts are […]
Declutter Your Heart: Let God Sweep Away What No Longer Belongs

Springtime often inspires us to deep clean our homes—clearing out the clutter, letting in fresh air, and making space for what truly matters. But while we’re busy tidying up our physical spaces, have you ever stopped to think about the spiritual and emotional clutter that may be weighing you down? Just as dust collects in […]
When Life Feels Out of Control

The Moment Everything Changed There are moments in life when everything seems to be going according to plan—until suddenly, it doesn’t. That was exactly what happened to our family less than 24 hours before Will and Taylor were supposed to leave for the Philippines to attend the building dedication of Faith Community Center. This wasn’t […]