This post is part of the 9-part series: “Faithful Fruit.” You can read the full series here. Have you ever had one of those moments where you were completely justified in reacting—but something in you said: Don’t. Not like that. Not this time.? It happened to me recently in traffic. The kids were in the Read more

This post is part of the 9-part series: “Faithful Fruit.” You can read the full series here. Have you ever noticed how gentleness rarely gets the spotlight? It’s not usually the first thing people see. They notice confidence. Charisma. Efficiency. But gentleness? That takes a little more time to reveal—and even then, it’s easy to Read more

This post is part of the 9-part series: “Faithful Fruit.” You can read the full series here. There was a moment during Squadron Officer School that still sits with me. We had just completed a grueling obstacle course. I was bruised, sore, and completely spent. I went home aching, and I woke up the next Read more

When I think of goodness, I think of integrity. Not just the kind that gets praised, but the kind you carry quietly, even when no one would blame you for letting go. On my last week at my previous job, I stayed. I worked. I submitted final vacation vouchers. I corrected payroll mistakes. I wrapped Read more

This post is part of the 9-part series: “Faithful Fruit.” You can read the full series here. There was a season when everything felt like too much. My husband was deployed. My daughter’s school was calling almost weekly—I was constantly having to leave work to care for her. Around the same time, we learned my Read more

This post is part of the 9-part series: “Faithful Fruit.” You can read the full series here. I used to think I was patient. I really did. I could hold my tongue, wait my turn, nod through delays like a good adult. But what I’ve learned—what I keep learning—is that biblical patience isn’t about staying Read more

Joy Isn’t Easy—But It’s Strong This post is part of the 9-part series: Faithful Fruit. It wasn’t joy. It was survival. I still remember the heaviness of that rainy morning. My husband was deployed. I had just moved back to Alabama with our daughter and was adjusting to life as a single parent again—but this Read more

Love isn’t always soft. Sometimes it’s carrying more than you think you can, showing up when no one’s watching, and staying when it would be easier to walk away. This week’s reflection explores the kind of love that doesn’t just feel—it chooses. Read more