Author: Kirstyn Mayden

One of the most important lessons we must learn as believers is that our current circumstances do not determine our final destination. We serve a God who knows how to make a way where there seems to be no way. When the Israelites stood trapped between the Egyptian army and the Red Sea, it looked like… Read more

I thought I knew what tired felt like when I got my first job—until I became a parent. That’s when I learned a whole new level of exhaustion. Physical tiredness from sleepless nights was one thing, but over time, I realized there’s another kind of weariness—a heaviness of the soul. It’s the kind that comes… Read more

Many women confuse pride with confidence, but the two couldn’t be more different. Pride says, “Look at me, I’m better than others,” while confidence rooted in God says, “I am secure because of who God says I am.” Pride leads to insecurity because it constantly compares, competes, and craves approval. It’s like carrying a water… Read more

Have you ever been falsely accused or misunderstood? It’s one of the most frustrating and disheartening experiences—especially when you know your heart was in the right place. The natural response is to defend yourself, set the record straight, and make sure people know your side of the story. But I’ve learned that sometimes, the wisest thing you can… Read more

We talk a lot about trusting God, but when life gets real—when the numbers don’t add up, when the plan doesn’t make sense—that’s when trust gets tested. And what I’ve learned is this: trust isn’t just a decision in your head—it’s the posture of your heart. It’s believing, deep down, that God is for you, He’ll… Read more

Let’s be honest—no one wants to be broken. We pray for strength, stability, and peace. We want things to feel solid, whole, held together. But what if the very thing we’re praying against—brokenness—is the very thing God wants to use for us? 2 Corinthians 4:6-7 says: “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts… Read more

In a world that constantly pressures us to prove our worth, the gospel offers a refreshing truth: we don’t have to. Once we put our faith in Jesus, God’s verdict is final—our sins are forgiven, and He is fully pleased with us. We no longer have to strive for approval, outrun our past, or compete… Read more

Have you ever had a day when your to-do list was overflowing, distractions were endless, and peace felt like a distant dream? I’ve learned that when I feel this way, it’s often not because my circumstances suddenly got worse—but because my focus shifted. One of my favorite Bible stories is when Peter walked on water (Matthew 14:22–33).… Read more

Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Whether it’s work, motherhood, marriage, school, errands, or just the endless to-do list, we are constantly moving. And while there’s nothing wrong with being busy, sometimes the noise of life can drown out the stillness we need to truly connect with God. As a wife, a mom of… Read more

If you’ve ever felt disqualified by your past—or had someone else try to disqualify you because of it—you’re not alone. One of the enemy’s oldest tricks is to remind us of who we used to be in hopes of making us forget who we are in Christ. We see this clearly in the life of the apostle Paul.… Read more