Step Into the Story of Scripture... The world Jesus walked. Hi Reader, Some of us have walked with Scripture for many years. We’ve highlighted the same verses, underlined the same passages, and prayed through the familiar stories of Jesus, His followers, and the early church. And yet — sometimes we forget that these were real people living in a real world. Streets with dust beneath their feet. Homes filled with fear, hope, and prayer. A temple that stood in glory — and then fell. Political...
16 days ago • 1 min read
The wilderness is where God speaks tenderly — this is where He restores your heart. "I will lead you into the wilderness...and speak tenderly to your heart." Hosea 2:14 Have you ever felt like you’re learning the same lessons again and again, Reader? Like you have big dreams, real God-given desires, but they feel: far away, or shrinking, or maybe even slipping further out of reach? And you start asking yourself: “Why is this taking so long?” “Am I missing something?” “Should I just stop...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Being still in not failure — especially when God is the reason... "From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised." Psalm 113:3 Lately, I’ve been sitting with a lot, Reader — questions, emotions, and thoughts I didn’t expect. There were days when I felt like if this one thing doesn’t work out — it’s over. That if a deal doesn’t come through, or if breakthrough doesn’t happen soon, then maybe there’s no real hope left. I’ve had moments where I finally...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Your heritage may shape you, but God's love defines you... Where you come from matters, but it's the light above that defines you... This week, I want to share something very personal — a simple Ancestry.com update that led to a much deeper conversation with God about identity and worth. When my husband mentioned, “You have a new DNA match,” I brushed it off. I thought, I already know who I am. Half Belgian, half Bulgarian. I grew up in Europe. I have an accent — that’s me. Then I clicked...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
The wrestle is real but it is not wasted... Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind". Have you ever been amazed by the butterfly, Reader? When it struggles to push out of the chrysalis, it looks painful. But scientists tell us that wrestle is what forces blood into the wings so it can fly. If you cut the butterfly out early, it wouldn’t make it. That’s how I’m making sense of my own life right now. And perhaps the same goes for...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Showing up with grace, even when it's late... Hi Reader, This week’s newsletter is coming to you a little later than usual — but here I am, showing up anyway... Life has been full, stretching, and clarifying for me, Reader. I’ve been noticing patterns in my marriage, my parenting, and my work. In my marriage, I sometimes hold back instead of letting my husband in so we can grow closer together. With my kids, I see moments where I could step up with more firm love and clearer boundaries. And...
2 months ago • 1 min read
When your body tenses up, it's telling you something.... "Be still and know that I am God" Psalm 46:10 Hello Reader, Have you ever been in a conversation where everything in your body just wants to retreat? You want to end it, to run, to just disappear. I've been there too, Reader. Recently, in a season of growth in my marriage, I noticed a very specific pattern: my body would tense up in a difficult conversation with my husband. I'd feel my shoulders tighten, my stomach clench, and my mind...
2 months ago • 1 min read
We grieve because we love... Even in sorrow, God's joy can shine through—like the laughter of children Do you ever feel as though you carry a suitcase filled with grief—moments of loss, disappointment, and sorrow, from the very beginning of life, Reader? Have you ever noticed how the weight of grief can slowly build, shaping the way we experience life? Instead of moving through life with the lightness and joy of children at play, we become burdened—disconnected from ourselves, from one...
3 months ago • 2 min read
When waiting feels impossible... Patience is cultivated in the quiet spaces—around the table, in prayer, and in the waiting. The other night, while cooking with my husband, I couldn’t help but notice how different we are in the kitchen, Reader. He likes things quick and simple—done in no time. But I come from Europe, where preparing a meal is never rushed. From selecting fresh ingredients to imagining the dish to slow prep and cooking, everything takes time. Even breakfast growing up was...
3 months ago • 1 min read