I’ve always considered myself a faith aficionado. But it wasn’t until recently that I had a lightbulb moment about what being faithful in the Lord really means—like a divine light in a dark room! We’re talking about trusting His timing (which is sometimes slower than dial-up), perfecting the art of patience, and cracking open the good book instead of just using it as a fancy doorstop. When life throws you down like a clumsy toddler, faith is what picks you back up—though let’s be honest, that only gets you so far if you’re not brushing up on the actual words that make faith more than just a warm, fuzzy feeling!

As I stumble along this wild ride of self-discovery, I’m realizing that my lessons are like a stubborn stain — they just won’t come out! But this time, I’ve got my buddy Jesus tagging along. Imagine me, flipping through the Bible like it’s a recipe book, trying to whip up some divine wisdom. Sure, I’ve lost my way a few times, shed a few tears, and maybe even accidentally sinned my way through a buffet, but hey, at least I know I’m not alone in this chaotic human experience — others have lost their way too, probably over worse snacks!

The best part about this whole gig is that I’m giving it a shot! I’m elbow-deep in the trenches trying to upgrade from “hot mess” to “slightly less hot mess” in this wonderfully ugly world. Now, I’m not claiming to be perfect – I mean, have you met me? But I’ve got faith that with Jesus as my co-pilot (who knew?!), I’ll eventually figure out how to coach my kids better, become Mother of the Year, the Grandmother with the Best Cookies, and a friend who doesn’t always forget your birthday. If I can just snag a nugget of wisdom each day to share, I’ll be the happiest girl on the block!

I seem to have a VIP pass to the health issues club—depression, anxiety, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and a compressed spine that only leaves my C7 vertebra strutting its stuff like a proud peacock! Oh, and let’s not forget fibromyalgia, also known as the fun label doctors slap on when they’re stumped—hello, chronic pain party! Through all the diagnoses and medication cocktail hours, I’ve managed to cling to faith like a life raft in a storm. The fear? Well, let’s just say it’s tried to take the wheel a few times, but I wouldn’t recommend that ride to anyone! So, take it from me—grab on to a healthy dose of FAITH and a sprinkle of Trust in God right from the start; after all, He knows the plot twist before you even get to the next chapter!

Just know you’re definitely not alone in this world—there are plenty of folks out here who are just as quirky as you! Every day, I put one foot in front of the other and trot along like a confused chicken; I don’t fear what’s ahead anymore! I’m strutting around in the Armor of God like it’s this week’s hottest fashion trend—who needs runway models when you’ve got divine bling?

"Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be Strong." 1 Corinthians 16:13