Stories through the Wilderness
The Power of Baptism
Baptism has always been more than a ritual to me—it’s a promise of freedom. When I was thirteen, standing in the small sanctuary of our family church, I didn’t yet understand what it meant to die to self. I thought faith was about being good, following rules, and staying strong. Years later, I’ve learned it’s about surrender—letting go of control, fear, and pride so that God can make something new from what’s been broken.
Dying to self isn’t losing who we are; it’s finding freedom in who we were always meant to be.
Meeting Jesus in a Teenage Girl’s Diary
Sometimes God meets us in the simplest moments — a quiet summer afternoon, a well-worn book, a whisper beneath the trees. For me, it was through the pages of Diary of a Teenage Girl that faith became personal. That story led me to pray my first honest prayer and begin a lifelong relationship with Jesus. What started as a child’s search for peace became the seed of salvation that still shapes my life today — proof that God can use even the smallest stories to call us home.
Mental Health Crisis and My Call to Hope
Our nation is hurting—and so are its people. In this post, I share how my own battle with addiction and trauma opened my eyes to a deeper truth: lasting healing must include faith. Mental health tools help us cope, but only God can restore what’s broken. Even in a divided world, hope still has a name—and His name is Jesus.
Hineni — Here I Am
We all face seasons that feel like wilderness—lonely, uncertain, and full of questions. Yet even there, God is near. Hineni means “Here I am,” a simple, wholehearted response of faith and surrender. This post shares how God met me in my own wilderness—through addiction, grief, and redemption—and how His light continues to guide each step. If you’ve ever felt lost, this is a reminder that your story isn’t over. The wilderness may shape you, but it will not define you.
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