Faith, as defined by the Webster dictionary, is complete trust or confidence in someone or something. To have complete trust requires strong faith, wouldn't you agree? As many of you know, I was laid off from my job of 18 years on February 4th. It happened quickly and, in my opinion, completely out of left field. But that’s not really the point. I bring it up because when things happen that are beyond our control—things we don’t understand—it can shake our faith. It can make

Today feels like a great day for hugs, wouldn’t you agree? When was the last time you received a really good hug? Better yet, when was the last time you hugged yourself? I was talking with a friend recently who gently reminded me that as much as I love giving hugs to everyone else, I also need to take time to hug myself. After we hung up, I wrapped my arms around my own shoulders and held on, like really held on. In that quiet moment, I realized something powerful: at the end

These past two weeks have been challenging. As some of you know, I was laid off from my job where I worked for 18 years. I’m doing my best to adjust to this new normal and the significant change in my income. At times, I found myself worrying about how I’ll pay my mortgage and other everyday expenses. It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions — sadness, frustration, even anger — especially as I reflected on how the situation was handled. I realized I had been focusing too much on

As someone with big faith, I often hear the words, “Trust in God’s timing.” Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.” I have always believed that to be true. But believing it and living it are two very different things and this week, my faith was tested. After 18 years with the same company, I was laid off. It came completely out of left field. At

A blog about reseting

Reminder to show ourselves grace.

God never said it would be easy, but He did say it would be worth it. Every day we wake up is a beautiful gift from God. What we choose to do with that gift is up to us. We are now in the second week of 2026, and this is the perfect moment to pause and reflect: What have you done differently this so far this year, that is moving you closer to the life you are praying for? I was recently on a LIVE on social media when one of my “friends” encouraged me by saying, “I hope you ge

Making yourself a priority to you!

It’s the last Sunday of the year—the quiet pause before the calendar flips and the world starts talking about new  beginnings again. This is usually the moment when we look back at our New Year’s resolutions and start counting what we didn’t finish. Our goals that faded by February. The habits we meant to build but didn’t. The version of ourselves we thought we’d become by now. I know for me I created a video at the beginning of this year with a list of 10 things I wanted to

Relationships, communication and time management.

The other day, I was on a flight out of Seattle when a woman behind me started struggling to breathe. I heard her ask the flight attendant if there was somewhere else she could go to use her nebulizer, but the plane was full, so she was told she’d have to use it right there in her seat. As the soft hum of the machine began, an all-too-familiar sound for me as someone who also has asthma, I felt an ache in my chest. I wanted to turn around and offer her my inhaler, as if mine

In Honor of My friend Mattice and the 4 quarters of life

Intention vs. Impact: A Relationship Lesson I Didn’t See Coming

Psychologists say our subconscious mind takes what it hears very literally. So the words we speak, especially the ones we repeat, shape the world we end up living in. The Bible has been telling us this all along. Proverbs 18:21 says, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” In simple terms: you will see what you speak . If you always say you’re broke, money will always feel out of reach. If you constantly say you’re sick, you’re agreeing with the sickness instead of w

I know you’ve heard the phrase give people their flowers now.  For anyone who’s unsure what that means, it’s simple: celebrate and support people today . Stop waiting until someone is gone to finally post about how much they meant to you. LOVE is an action word. If you truly love someone, you show up for them in real time. Recently, someone I love passed away unexpectedly. And yes, some might argue that death is never truly unexpected because we all face it eventually. But

About a month ago, I was sitting in the breakroom just listening to the conversations around me. A few of the guys were “joking” about another coworker’s bald spot, calling it “a pool of emptiness on his head.” He laughed it off and tried to play along, but I could see in his eyes that it bothered him. That moment made me think about our flaws because every one of us has them. As I watched his forced smile, I couldn’t help but wonder: why are we humans like this? Why do we po

When you hear the phrase 30 for 30 , what usually comes to mind is sports, mainly basketball, or maybe the ESPN documentary series that highlights significant moments in athletes’ careers. But today, I want to talk about a different kind of 30 for 30 : 30 people and 30 gifts  leading up to my daughter Olivia’s 30th birthday, which is tomorrow. This beautiful idea came together thanks to her sister Sienna and her friend Antwonette, who invited me to help coordinate the gifts a

“Comparison Is the Thief of Joy” Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” What’s meant for you will never miss you. Just keep showing up for yourself, one step at a time, moving steadily toward your goals. So often in life, we feel disappointed because we think we should be further along than we are. But who told you that lie? Who or what are you comparing yourself to? Have you ever stopped to consider that you might be exactly where you’re supposed to

The day after my birthday, I started a new part-time job. Saying the work has been hard is honestly an understatement. I went from a comfortable office job to doing manual labor and that was my choice. I'm so glad I made it. I've been with my current employer for 17 years, and it’s been a good experience. But I needed a change. I want more in this next phase of my life. So, when this opportunity came up, I went all in. The week after my birthday, I studied every lesson, took

Have you ever been so exhausted that you can’t even think straight? I definitely have. For the past three weeks, I’ve been training for a...