Character Studies
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Lot | Fear, Desire, and the Cost of Looking Back
At 2:30 a.m., wide awake and worn thin, I found myself thinking about Lot’s wife—about fear, desire, and why looking back can cost us more than we realize. This story has far more to teach us than a warning about disobedience. It’s an invitation to examine what we long for, what we fear, and whether… Continue reading
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Jonah | Swallowed, Spit-out, and Still Loved
Jonah’s story has always been both hilarious and mildly traumatic for me—thanks, fear of open water. But as an adult, his journey hits differently. It’s messy, emotional, relatable, and packed with lessons I wish I didn’t see myself in… but totally do. Continue reading
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Mary | The Cost of Obedience
Mary was a young girl, unsuspecting and ordinary, yet chosen for an extraordinary purpose. Her story is one of courage, humility, and obedience — even when it came with a cost. This post explores her life in Luke 1:26–45 and what her example means for us today. Continue reading
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Photini | Unquenchable Thirst
You might know her as the woman at the well. Her real name was Photini, and her story is one of shame, thirst, redemption, and boldness. She went looking for water and found the Messiah. Have you ever been that thirsty? Continue reading
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Veronica | One Touch to Fully Restored
She was isolated, exhausted, and out of options. For twelve years, Veronica bled and believed—but it was one act of risky faith that brought her face-to-face with healing. Her story is a reminder that no one is too unclean, too broken, or too far gone to reach for Jesus. Continue reading
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Marching Towards Destruction
A dream, a drumbeat, and the wake-up call I didn’t see coming. It wasn’t just noise—it was a warning. Continue reading
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Bathsheba | Victim to Victor
Bathsheba’s story is often reduced to scandal, but look closer—what you’ll find is a woman of quiet strength, wisdom, and redemption. She didn’t seek power, yet she raised a king. She was taken advantage of, yet she walked with dignity. Her life is a reminder that you are not what happened to you—you can move… Continue reading
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God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle – Or Will He?
“God won’t give you more than you can handle” sounds comforting, but it’s not biblical. In this post, I unpack why God sometimes gives us more than we can bear, so we learn to lean on Him, not ourselves. Continue reading
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Abigail | The Power of Discretion
Abigail wasn’t a queen or prophetess. She didn’t slay giants or rule nations—she simply did the next right thing with quiet wisdom and steady courage. Her story reminds me that obedience doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful. Continue reading
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Jochebed | The Power of Quiet Influence
Jochebed didn’t have status or power—just faith. Her quiet obedience saved a child and changed history. This post explores how God uses unseen influence to shape eternity. Continue reading
Whispers of Christ 