Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4 These past 6 months have been such a trying time but what I am learning as I sit back and reflect is that it takes true spiritual maturity and growth to count it all joy the trials that you face. Having those that I’ve invested time and energy in lie to me and deceive me for months without realizing it at the time, facing financial hardships,…

I am learning that the key to being content and full in life is to work with what you have.   For the past 3 years, I have been asking God to open up the door for me to be in a school district with better pay. I enjoy where I work and I like the people that I work with but the cost of living is expensive and my paychecks are slipping through my hands like oil. The amount that I would see every paycheck created frustration, stress, and anxiety. I didn’t like knowing that I couldn’t pay my credit card bills in full because my rent and car…

This blog is unlike any other. This came at a time where I was just reflecting on the goodness of God and not on my circumstances. Many times, we can get so caught up in the things going on in our lives that we forget who God is and what He can do for us if we turn to Him. He is a friend, a comforter, a provider, a healer, and so much more. When you focus more on God and less on self, you will see just how much God has been there for you and wants to continue being there for you. That is how much He loves…

This past Wednesday, I officially turned 28! It was such an amazing day with new adventures and a whole lot of shopping! Every penny spent on that day was well beyond worth it. On the drive to our first destination, my sister had asked me, “What does year 28 hold for you?” For the past years, when a question like that was posed on my birthday, I would be able to answer with a few things as to what I would like to see happen for that particular year. Year 28 though? I replied back, “I don’t know. I honestly do not know.” Since the start of this [2023] year,…

Hi, my name is Ali and I like control. I like to know every little detail that will take place in my life today, tomorrow, and the day after that. I need to know what would happen if I do this or if I do that. Not knowing what the future holds creates so much anxiety and worry for me. It always has for as long as I can remember. 2 Corinthians 5:7 tells us clearly that we should walk by faith and not by sight, that we need to live by believing and not seeing but the honest human in me tells me that actually knowing what will happen…

“Be still and know that I am God,” (Psalm 46:10) was the verse that came to my mind as I sat at my desk crying, wondering where I should go in life. Should I do this? Should I do that? Should I give up what I love to do? Should I give up what God has called me to? Should I stay? Should I walk away? I was so overwhelmed with my thoughts. In the midst of the tears, I quietly asked God for His help. What should I do God? I do not want to consult with anyone else but you. They cannot help me the way that you…