Author: Kirstyn Mayden

Waiting seasons can sometimes be very quiet, lonely and isolating.  During these times, we can get in our own heads and start asking questions like: “Is God really going to work this out if I do it His way?” If we’re not careful, we will talk ourselves out of having the faith to stay in… Read more

A few months ago, I grew weary of striving. I was burnt out from thinking I needed to work my fingers to the bone and lose sleep to get more, be more, and do more. So, I cried out to the Lord and told Him I was done striving. And I’m sure He was in… Read more

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17 ESV) When I’m scared, I read Psalm 91. When I’m fearful, I read Isaiah 12:2. When I’m intimidated, I… Read more

Moses led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery and to the edge of the land promised to them. But after his death, it would be Joshua’s responsibility to actually lead the Israelites into that land. In the book of Joshua, God encourages him with these words: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.… Read more

“And to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Ephesians 3:19 ESV) It’s my life’s passion to help women “know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge” (Ephesians 3:19 ESV). I cannot explain the joy it brings me when I’m speaking to a… Read more

“The food that you’re eating is either hurting you or helping you”. These words from Beloved Women’s Conference speaker Shannon Parker sank deep, mainly because I know it’s true. With TV and the Internet, most of us know what food is good for us and what’s not. The challenge is simply making healthy eating and exercise a… Read more

Two words. Temper tantrum. Now you’re thinking of a toddler, right? I usually do too, until I find myself in an unexpected, undesired, and out-of-my-control situation. I think in our own ways, even as bill paying, raising children, staying up as late as we want to adults, we still have temper tantrums in our own… Read more

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into a fiery furnace because they were unwilling to bow down to a false God. Their unshakable faith in the One True God is inspiring because they could have avoided the blazing furnace altogether. They could have lied, compromised, or manipulated their way out of this frightening situation. But… Read more

I can be defensive sometimes. I hate to admit that, but it’s true. One thing that really bothers me is when someone believes something about me that is untrue. Like, you can think badly about me, and if it’s true, ok, I’m not all good. I get that. But to believe something about me that’s… Read more

I’m trying to help my daughter understand money. When her grandmother gives her a few dollars, we go to the Dollar Store, and I let her shop for herself. All this started because one time, while out shopping, she asked for a particular item, and I told her she could not have it because I… Read more