Her Sides

There is a race set before you—a divine call, a path marked out by God, a purpose only you can fulfill. Do you still remember it? Are you still walking in it? Or have distractions slowly pulled you away from the life God called you to live? That was the question my church pastor asked on Sunday, or at least part of the message that stayed with me. It caused me to reflect on my own race and the many others I’ve witnessed. So many of us begin the Christian race with passion—that hot, fiery blaze that shines brightly as we step into our walk with God. But somewhere along the way, many lose focus. Life gets noisy. Comparison creeps in. Delays become discouraging. Offense, disappointment, and weariness begin to weigh the heart down. Slowly, the blaze that once burned brightly becomes a faint ember. As concerning as that may sound, there is no judgment in the eyes of God. He understands. That is why He sends messengers to rekindle the spark within us and remind us that it is not enough...

Have you ever been on a walk and looked at nature? Flowers growing wildly along the dirt road, birds singing carefree in the trees and the sounds of insects around. A cool breeze blows across your face, refreshing it. Have you ever taken a hike up a mountain and looked breathlessly at the horizon from the mountaintop?  Have you marvelled at animals in their majestic strength and wondered at the grandeur of their stature? Have you been impressed by feats of men and incredible inventions, or magnificent displays of megastructures? As impressive as all this is, the only thing that God is impressed by is a man who fears and trusts Him. “He takes no pleasure in the strength of a horse or in human might. No, the Lord’s delight is in those who fear Him, those who put their hope in His unfailing love.” Psalm 147:10–11 You want to see God smile? You want to get your heavenly Father excited—then fear and trust Him. The Bible teaches us that without faith it is impossible to please God, and...

There is a moment many women eventually encounter. A moment when the strategies that once defined us — pushing harder, moving faster, saying yes to every opportunity — no longer feel quite right.The bravery that helped build the earlier chapters of life begins to give way to something quieter and deeper: wisdom. In our younger years, bravery often leads the way. Bravery moves us across cities and continents. Bravery opens doors to new careers and possibilities. Bravery walks confidently into rooms where we must prove ourselves again. Bravery builds. But life has a way of teaching us that bravery alone is not meant to guide every season. Over time, something shifts. What once required boldness begins to require discernment. What once demanded action begins to invite reflection. Slowly, we begin to understand that life unfolds in seasons. And honestly, that’s exactly how I feel right now — a slow shift from bravery to wisdom.   A Season for Everything The wisdom of Ecclesiast...

During one of our family devotions, my daughter asked us to read the story of the prodigal son together. She read the passage and then, as families often do, we paused to share what stood out to each of us. This is one Bible story that is rich with meaning—disobedience, pride, repentance, forgiveness—but, as we discussed, one truth rose above the rest for me: the depth of the father’s love .   I found myself reflecting not on the son’s rebellion, but on the father’s heart. The son squandered his inheritance, walked away from home, and made choices that led him into hunger and shame. Yet when he returned, broken and uncertain, the father did not interrogate him or rehearse his failures. Instead, he ran toward him with open arms. He wrapped his arms around him. He restored him to his rightful position as a son.   That image stayed with me—the father’s embrace. An embrace that overlooked faults. An embrace that welcomed home a son who had nothing left to offer except repen...

This past year can be summed up in one word: shifts . Shift after shift, wave after wave—life kept moving, giving barely a moment to catch our breath. Many of us have felt stretched, shaken, or even uprooted. Foundations we thought were solid were exposed as fragile. Questions we never imagined facing became part of our daily reality. Yet, as the year turns to December, there is a sense of calm that reminds us of the shepherds hearing the angels declare, “Joy to the world.” Even after storms, peace can arrive. God uses life’s shifts—not to break us—but to purify, redefine, and rebuild us into stronger foundations.   Shaking That Strengthens Scripture says God will “once more shake the heavens and the earth” so that the things that can be shaken will fall away, but what cannot be shaken will remain (Hebrews 12:26–27). Life’s storms often reveal: a belief to surrender, a fear to face, an identity to release, a strength we didn’t know we had. The shaking isn’t the...

Distractions Are Sneaky Thieves Distractions are like little snack thieves at lunchtime — subtle, sneaky, and quick. They grab your attention with something small and harmless, and while you’re looking away, your “snack” is gone. But these thieves aren’t after food — they’re after your time and focus . They pull your eyes off what truly matters and drag you toward things that, in the long run, don’t count for much. If we’re not careful, distractions slowly eat away at the things that deserve our focus — our faith, purpose, and peace . The Real Danger: Losing Focus, Not Faith One of the greatest dangers for a Christian isn’t losing faith; it’s losing focus. The enemy knows this. His goal isn’t always to destroy your belief in God, but to divert your attention from Him. If he can get you to stop looking at Jesus, he can make you lose balance — just like Peter did when he walked on water. As long as Peter’s eyes were fixed on Jesus, he stood firm. But the moment he looked...