Tag: God
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A Ray of Light in the Midst of the Storm
Yesterday was one of those days when city life felt overwhelming — the noise, the pace, and a handful of stressful appointments. But in the middle of it all, my husband had a surprise for me. I had no idea where we were going. All I knew was that we were slipping away for a…
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My Weekly Devotional Routine in the City
Life in the city never hits pause. From honking horns to crowded subways, it’s easy to feel spiritually scattered. But for this country-raised, faith-rooted girl, devotional time is more than a habit—it’s a lifeline. I may no longer hear the rustle of trees or the call of mountain lions at dusk, but I’ve learned to…
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Faith in the Fast Lane: Staying Spiritually Grounded in a Busy City
When you grow up in the mountains, faith feels like a breeze through the pines—natural, unhurried, ever-present. But when you’re living in the middle of a fast-paced, crowded city, faith starts to look different. It takes more intention. More stillness in the chaos. More courage to keep your heart soft when everything around you is…
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My Top Survival Hacks for Small-Town Souls in Big Cities
If you were raised where folks wave from their trucks, sweet tea is a love language, and silence is sacred—you might feel like a fish out of water in a big city. Trust me, I’ve been there. After growing up in the Appalachian mountains, landing in the middle of a bustling metropolis was like walking…
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True Grit, True Faith – No Turning Back
Let’s get something straight: true faith is not for the faint of heart. This isn’t about floating through life with…
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The Power of Choices: The Verdict
“This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.” —Deuteronomy 30:19 (NIV) We’ve spent the last few posts in this series talking about the authority God gave us,…
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🚨 Replacement Theology Is a Lie — And It’s Time to Wake Up! 🚨
Lately, my heart has been grieved and my spirit stirred to the point of righteous anger. I recently messaged my own family—some of whom I suspect are unknowingly being swept up in a wave of false doctrine—because the time for silence is long gone. Let me be clear: any doctrine or pastor who preaches that…
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The Power of Choices: Part Three
“I Forgive You.” Three simple words. Yet when spoken from the heart, they carry a divine weight far heavier than the stones others are eager to cast. Recently, I found myself in a deeply unsettling storm within the Christian Contemporary Music world. A well-known artist—whose name I will not mention out of respect for all…
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The Power of Choices – Part Two: Obedience and Outcomes
Life doesn’t just happen to us—we shape it daily through the choices we make. Some choices feel small and insignificant, others monumental, but all of them ripple through time and consequence. God, in His mercy, has never hidden the stakes. In Deuteronomy 28, He clearly outlines a covenant with His people: a covenant built on…
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The Power of Choice: You Always Have One
People often say things like, “Well, I had no choice,” or “I was born this way.” But let’s set the record straight—that is a cultural mindset, not a universal truth. It’s a product of propaganda that encourages resignation instead of reflection. While the world increasingly leans on excuses, there is another, more liberating truth: everything…
Country Girl Gone City 