DEVOTIONAL

Brenda chose to share her experience becoming Deaf through the character in her book. Her heart is to reach children and families who find themselves in similar circumstances. Her courageous journey stands as a powerful example of faith under fire as she navigates the many changes and trials before her. Brenda's quiet strength and grace in the midst of adversity are qualities to be deeply appreciated. She is an active member of Southside Baptist Church where she serves as the

“God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should change His mind.”    — Numbers 23:19 Disappointment is one of the most universal human experiences. Even the people I love most—family, friends, mentors, leaders—can let me down. Sometimes it’s intentional, sometimes it’s not, but the sting feels the same. When trust cracks, it can make me question everything. But there is One whose character never shifts, whose promises never expire, and whose love never

“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3 Change has a way of unsettling even the strongest hearts. Sometimes it arrives as a gift — a new opportunity, a fresh start, a long‑prayed‑for shift. Other times it comes without warning, knocking the breath out of us and rearranging life in ways we never asked for. But whether change is welcomed or thrust upon us, it carries a weight that can stir stress, uncertainty, a

“So, I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16 There’s a quiet but powerful truth tucked inside this verse: the Christian life isn’t about trying harder — it’s about walking closer. Paul doesn’t say, “Fight the flesh with all your might.”    He says, “Walk by the Spirit.”    The victory isn’t in our striving; it’s in our surrender. Walking is such a gentle image. It’s not hurried. It’s not frantic. It’s not a sprint or a c

A simple pause. A sacred reset. ​ There’s a quiet strength in choosing to stop — even for a moment — and remember that God is near. Life pulls at you from every direction, and without realizing it, your mind can drift into hurry, worry, or distraction. But a three‑minute pause creates space for something different: space to breathe, to listen, and to realign your heart with the One who holds your day. This is the heart behind Come Sit Awhile  — that gentle invitation to step

A devotional where you don’t have to earn your place. This space was created with a simple hope: that you would feel at home the moment you arrive. So many of us move through life feeling like we have to adjust ourselves to fit into the rooms we enter — soften this part, hide that part, speak a little less, smile a little more. It’s exhausting to live as if belonging is something fragile that can be lost with one wrong move. Come Sit Awhile  is meant to be the opposite of tha

Welcome, friend. I’m grateful you’ve found your way here. Pull up a chair — join me as we slow down, breathe deeply and notice God’s presence together. Some of my favorite moments in life happen in coffee shops, sitting with a friend and sharing whatever is on our hearts. The simple things. The hard things. The things we’re still trying to understand. Those conversations remind me how much we need one another for support, encouragement, and the gentle reminder that we’re not