WHY FAITH?
I accepted Jesus into my life at five years old.
Yes, you read that right—five. What’s it like giving your life to Jesus at that age? Well, I can’t say I remember every detail, but I do remember this: I learned that Jesus was my best friend. That He loved me more than anyone else ever could. That He wanted to come into my heart and be with me forever. And honestly? Isn’t it just as simple as that? We often complicate faith—with theology, performance, or pressure. And yes, there are deep, beautiful, important layers to Christianity. There’s so much to learn about God, about Scripture, and about walking with Him.
But at the heart of it all, at the very beginning—Jesus simply longs for a relationship with us.
It starts with saying yes. And that simple yes at just five years old? It changed my life. Of course, I had no idea at the time how much that decision would anchor me for years to come. Saying yes to Jesus didn’t mean life became a walk in the park. It didn’t mean I was suddenly shielded from pain, or that I wouldn’t make major mistakes, or face gut-wrenching heartbreak, or wrestle with doubt.
Because life is still life—and it happens to all of us.
But what it did mean was that I would never have to walk through any of it alone. Instead, I had a constant Companion. Someone who would walk beside me, speak truth when I needed it, call me higher when I settled for less, and love me without condition.
Jesus was with me through my deepest insecurities, through heartbreaks I didn’t think I’d recover from, through seasons of striving to feel “enough,” through my parents’ divorce, through nearly losing my mom, through the beauty of finding my husband, and through the complexity of navigating the early days of my career.
Jesus has been there for it all. Steady. Patient. Present. Constant.
Because life is a constant journey—so is faith. And it’s my faith—and my continued pursuit of a relationship with Jesus—that has marked the entire story of my life. Without it, I absolutely wouldn’t be where I am today. But more than that, I wouldn’t have the beautiful, big, full life I get to live each day.
Not a life free from hurt, pain, or adversity. But a life full of joy, peace, and fulfillment in spite of those things. Because don’t get it twisted—I have quite a few testimonies to share (and I most definitely will). Moments where I didn’t think I could get out of bed. Moments where I cried so hard my eyes were swollen shut. Moments where I questioned everything—myself, my worth, even God.
But here’s the beautiful, breathtaking thing about Him: God never questioned me.
That’s the heart of Jesus. That’s the anchor of faith. No matter how much we falter, doubt, or get it wrong—He always gets it right. And He always meets us exactly where we are, gently turning our eyes back to Him. Back to His Word. Back to His promises. Back to His purpose for us: To dwell in relationship with Him.
And that’s where I find you today—dwelling in almost three decades of a relationship with Him (and counting!). Even still, I know that everything I’ve shared barely scratches the surface of how deeply my faith shapes me and how much God truly means to me. But this is just a starting point.
My hope is that the stories and testimonies I share will inspire you, encourage you, and help you find pieces of your own journey woven into mine. I pray that through them, you’ll see the places where Jesus is gently longing to meet you—just as He’s met me, time and time again.
Because like I said, at the end of the day, that’s what He wants most: a relationship with you.
He longs for you to pursue Him passionately, to consume His Word like it’s the best thing you’ll ever know, and to love Him like He’s all you’ve ever needed—because He is. If there’s one thing I know to be truer than anything else, it’s this: Jesus is—and always will be—everything I’ll ever need.
So, as I open up and share the defining moments where God met me, shifted my heart, healed my soul, and pointed me back to Him… I hope you’ll stick around. I’ll be calling these moments of sharing, my confessions. And trust me, there’s much to disclose.
I hope you’ll not only get to know me—but more importantly, get to know Jesus. And maybe even feel inspired to share your own confessions, your own God moments, with others.
Because a life marked by faith isn’t just meant to be lived. It’s meant to be shared.
