Chronic pain demands attention, but somewhere along the healing journey, I began asking whether pain—and even my pursuit of healing—was taking up too much space in my life. A recent experience involving my service dog, Judy, caused me to look more closely at the language I use to describe myself and the difference between an accurate description and an identity. I am learning that I can acknowledge pain, receive medical care, accept help, and believe for healing without allowing any of those things to define me. Pain may provide information, but it does not get to name me. My identity and hope are in Christ.

Six months after publishing "When Faith Is Shaken," my healing journey continues. This year, God has unexpectedly used dreams to reveal places in my soul where He desires to bring greater freedom. Through dreams of a Liberty Bell and limousines I could not fit into, I am learning that what appears to be rejection may sometimes be redirection, and discovering another wound does not mean something is wrong with me. It may be an invitation from a loving Father who wants me free. I do not have to finish healing before sharing what God has done. I am still healing—and still hearing freedom ring.

In this personal testimony, I describe an unexpected moment of deliverance while standing at the kitchen sink. Without having prayed specifically for freedom, I sensed God’s presence, saw angelic protection, and experienced oppression lift. The encounter renewed my ability to pray in tongues and reminded me that salvation includes healing and deliverance. Drawing on Scriptures, this post encourages believers not to fear the unseen. God is already present, fighting for His children, restoring peace, strength, discernment, and faith amid life’s pressures each day and season.

In this devotional reflection, I explore God’s invitation to move beyond feelings of inadequacy, limitation, and victimhood into greater freedom. After sensing the word “inadequate” in my spirit this morning, I reflected on where this belief may have influenced my life. Grounded in Scripture, I affirmed that God calls us His children. We are chosen, loved, redeemed, and fully equipped. The post will encourage readers to test what they hear, reject agreements with harmful beliefs, and receive God’s truth. Through prayer, repentance, and surrender, we can trust God to heal breaches and continually reveal our completeness in Christ.

This post explores the importance of spiritual rest and rejuvenation in our lives. Rooted in biblical teachings, practices like Shabbat and Jubilee invite individuals to carve out intentional time for reflection, rest, and community, all of which can be meaningful. By understanding and embracing these traditions, we can cultivate a deeper connection to our spirituality and well-being.

In You Can Hear the Voice of God Through All Your Spiritual Senses, I delve into the profound ways we can discern God’s voice amidst life’s challenges. My own journey, marred by medical struggles over the past twenty months, has taught me the importance of remaining receptive to God's guidance even when prayer feels difficult. During this time, listening to the Bible and engaging with worship music helped to shift my focus from my troubles to God's greatness. Intentional practices like journaling scripture and seeking community prayer, fostered an environment that invited divine communication. Through these experiences, I've learned that healing can be a complex journey, but God’s voice remains a constant comfort and direction. Join me in this blog post as we explore how to cultivate our ability to hear Him clearly, nurturing our relationship with the Creator despite life’s storms.

January is a peak time for fasting, appealing to both Christians and non-Christians for its health benefits. The blog discusses two types of fasting: spiritual, aimed at deepening one’s relationship with God; and health-focused, which promotes physical well-being. This post highlights key considerations for fasting, scriptures, and a few suggested resources for those interested in fasting.