Have you ever been in a situation where you thought to yourself “why is this so hard?!” while simultaneously beating yourself up because you “should know how to do this!” Same. And one thing I’ve been having fresh revelation in lately is that we don’t …
Growth and Grace Blog

Friday night with the sharks
Sometimes you need a night out with a girlfriend, enjoying frivolity, popcorn, and San Diego Sharks basketball. A couple of weeks ago I got to go out with my girl, Hollie Tkac, to enjoy one of the most nail-biting games I’ve ever gone to! SO …

What’s it like to be kissed in Texas?
What’s it like to be kissed in Texas? My freckles know the warmth of being kissed by the sunshine. My skin knows the grace of being kissed by the breeze. My eyes know the glow of being kissed by tears. My soul knows the essence …

She Lives Freed
She Lives Freed. Amen. What a beautiful, intentional, and divine atmosphere I got to experience this weekend in Texas at the She Lives Freed event. I’m so grateful that I get to be plugged in at a Holy Spirit-filled church in San Diego (shout out …

Unfailing and unchanging TRUTH
There is a LOT happening right now in our society and world and this is a reminder and encouragement that we have the unfailing and unchanging TRUTH of our Lord God Almighty, the very Creator of life, to lean on! There is NOTHING His living …

Modern Day Proverbs 31 Woman
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” My oh my. What a pillar she is, the Proverbs 31 woman! ✨ Noble character✨ Attentive✨ Talented✨ Honorable✨ A total *boss* in the marketplace✨ Strong work ethic✨ Generous✨ Multi-faceted✨ Wise✨ …

There are so many ways to get to 9
Imagine, if you will, that you share a vision with some people who are going to help you get there. You’ve already all determined that you’re in this together, and that you’re willing to do what it takes to get there. But then, a couple …

Bit by bit
Bit by bit. There’s a time and a place to take a giant leap and go for it, no holds barred – but there’s also wisdom in taking it one step at a time, bit by bit, and not setting yourself up for cram-mode. Have …

Something hits different about Texas
Somethin’ hits different about that Texas sunshine and warm Spring breeze a place where freckles are free to roam, and this WA-born girl can swoon over the GREEN TREES and REAL GRASS a whirlwind trip, but I’m back in San Diego and feeling refreshed!

Get really good at celebrating others
I get it, friend. Deeply. You’re watching seemingly everyone else living in blessings you’ve been praying for, and experiencing miracles you’re believing for. And it’s not just one friend. It’s like a good number of them at once. It’s the job promotions. It’s the engagements …
