Recently, a close friend and her husband have found themselves immersed in uncertainty. The unwanted changes have come fast and furious; neither one was ready nor expecting them, but nonetheless, requiring them to make a move.

The fear of not knowing what's ahead can become paralyzing, and it wasn't long ago that after experiencing significant grief, I found myself overwhelmed with anxiety and doubt about where to go from there.

Although it makes sense to want to know what's to come, especially feeling unprepared when facing something new, what if we need to abandon certainty to gain true peace?

Have you ever felt like you're clinging to control so tightly that your heart aches under the pressure? You pray, you plan, you do all the "right" things—yet life still feels unpredictable. What if the key to peace isn't having all the answers but surrendering to the One who does?

Why We Struggle to Let Go

As women, we often feel the need to hold everything together—our families, careers, ...

Have you ever felt like your progress is moving at a snail’s pace while everyone else seems to be racing ahead effortlessly?

In a world obsessed with instant results, it’s easy to believe success, in any area of life, should happen fast. Social media glorifies viral moments, quick wins, and "before-and-after" transformations, making it seem like confidence, wealth, or fulfillment can be achieved overnight. But the truth is... anything that rises too quickly often lacks the roots to sustain it.  

As Spring approaches, my newly exposed lawn is already filling the dead patches with weeds and daffodils. And, although I welcome the change of scenery from snow, these weeds and flowers are temporary, yet the trees standing around them will remain.

This reflection is a great reminder, on the days I feel frustrated when all I would like to accomplish appears to be taking too long. And then I remember that weeds sprout up fast but are easily pulled, and even the most beautiful flowers bloom ...

Last week, I attended a networking event. Truth be told, networking is not something I'm naturally drawn to. I prefer a more intimate, organic connection and conversations. I'm more comfortable speaking to a large group of strangers rather than making small talk with them. 

As it approached, I found myself hoping for various reasons not to attend. Self-doubt has a way of doing that. But every year, I challenge my insecurities by stretching out of my comfort zone, and this women's event was the perfect opportunity. 

What would it be for you...if you had to name just one area of your life where insecurity creeps in the most?

For some, it's body image. For others, it's career success, relationships, motherhood, or even speaking up in a room full of people. No matter what it is, insecurity makes us feel small, unseen, or not enough.

But what if we changed that?

One simple practice to start replacing insecurity with confidence is reframing your self-talk.

1. Catch the insecurity. (Exam...

How Surrendering Your Fears Can Help Overcome Them

FEAR IS A LIAR

Fear is a joy stealer, a liar, and a waste of time. It has the power to blind us from all that is good and hold us hostage, in a place crippled with uncertainty and doubt. I know because it happened to me. After two tragic deaths of people I loved in my mid-twenties, fear, and anxiety consumed me. And worry became my good morning and good night.

Fear Of The Unknown Only Has The Power We Give It

Losing two people in my life at a young age, I began fearing my mortality. More often than not, the stillness of nighttime fueled irrational thoughts about dying. A simple cramp in my leg would immediately bring my uncontrolled thoughts to an unhealthy place, like an impending blood clot that I was sure would take me down or a headache that could potentially be a brain tumor or aneurysm. My heart would begin to race as I had just completed an intense high-cardio workout, and I would frequently check my rapid pulse. The fear wa...