Faith Over Chaos

Today I’m writing from a place of explanation—and maybe a little holy rebellion. I came up with this Eden Thinking concept as a way for my brain to accept the notion that we can talk to God like Adam and Eve did. Not just formally. Not just when we’re “supposed…

So, my husband and I were talking about trials—because that’s what spiritually nerdy couples do on a casual Friday night—and he dropped the phrase “stumbling blocks” like it was just normal conversation. —and my brain immediately went full spiritual metaphor mode. I pictured this street. It was a mess, a…

Well, this is a tough one. I know I’m supposed to take every thought captive, but today? Today they’ve staged a jailbreak. I’ve been thinking and overthinking—trying to wrangle my brain into obedience—but honestly, God, You might have to take the reins on this one. Because right now, my thoughts…

Well, that’s just unfair. Ever had one of those days where you look up at the sky and say, “Really, Lord? This is how we’re doing things now?” Like, I’m over here trying to walk the walk, talk the talk, and not throw the nearest object at anyone—and still, life…

So there I was, allegedly running on the treadmill. Okay, fine — walking. Power walking? Casual strolling? Let’s just say the treadmill was moving and so was I, and that’s what counts. No judgment, right? But here’s the weird part: I kept drifting to the right. Not metaphorically — like,…

Let me just start by saying: I am a professional advice-giver. I dish out wisdom like it’s 50% off and I’ve got a coupon. I write about Eden Thinking, walking with God, seeking Him first, and letting trials refine us like gold. I even use scripture references like seasoning—just enough…

Let me peel back the curtain a little more. I was a pregnant teenager—16 years old, 1990. Back when families didn’t have a roadmap for this kind of thing, just a whole lot of fear and a hope that someone else might know what to do. So my parents did…