I was recently asked for recommendations for someone visiting Hawaii for the first time, so I figured I’d put together a list, not just for her, but for anyone planning a trip. These are all things I’ve personally done, visited, or eaten, so hopefully I know what I’m talking about. I could go on forever, but I’ll keep it short because even this can feel overwhelming. I’ll start with this list, and as I remember more things, I’ll keep adding to it. LOL! 😊 Here’s a list of som

One year of Beyond the Pain. This past year has been a journey of healing and surrender, learning to trust God more deeply each day. This book will always hold a piece of my heart because it is a reminder of His unending grace in my life. I once thought if this book helped just one person, it would all be worth it. And while that one has been reached… I didn’t realize that all along, that person was me. My heart will be forever grateful to Jesus. If you’re in a season of hea

It wasn’t the lamp that was the problem, it was the oil. May we be found waiting with anticipation, carrying more than enough oil in our lamps.

I’ve been to the mountaintop. I’ve experienced growth, achievement, healing, moments where it felt like I had finally arrived. The view was beautiful. The air felt clear. I could see how far God had brought me. Yet something inside me still felt unfinished. Because elevation without God is only height, not purpose. You can climb every mountain life offers and still feel empty when God is not at the center. Success cannot sustain the soul. Accomplishment cannot replace His pre