Author: Kirstyn Mayden

Each year, my family and I grow a small garden in our backyard. It is fun to plant, take care of, and watch grow, especially with the kids. But we don’t grow this garden just for fun. We also want actual fruit to enjoy. The same is true for God. In John 15, we learn… Read more

I’ll be the first to admit I have a very good life, but I would never want to confuse anyone into thinking the joy I have comes from the stuff I have. My joy comes from opening my heart to receive whatever it is that God has for me. For me, it’s being a wife,… Read more

I was sitting on the couch the other day, and my baby boy came and snuggled beside me, looked up at me, and smiled. My heart melted and filled with joy at the same time. At that moment, I was reminded that when you love someone more than life itself, they don’t have to do… Read more

The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. – Psalm 37:23-24 NIV One of the most challenging things I’ve had to trust God with is myself. I am afraid of messing up, making a… Read more

Podcasts, YouTube videos, and Sunday morning service are great ways to grow in your relationship with the Lord. But if you’ve found yourself needing more, there is nothing better than getting in His presence for yourself. Someone else can spark our fire and passion for God, but if we want to keep that fire going,… Read more

I’m a dreamer. I love to envision all the dreams and plans that God has placed on my heart to accomplish. I love to dream because dreaming is not only exciting, but it’s actually quite easy. The difficult part comes when it’s time to make that dream become a reality. This is where the hard… Read more

In a time where we have become distracted with platforms and fame more than purpose and faithfulness, we’ve lost sight of what it looks like to really be servants of God. We’ve forgotten that God is not concerned with numbers and stats but with real people and souls. We’ve done a disservice to the Kingdom… Read more

With the rise of photo filters at our fingertips, we can have high cheekbones, a slimmer nose, and baby smooth skin as fast as you can say Instagram. We can display pictures full of styled outfits, a healthy breakfast, and a happy, smiling couple, especially tailored to portray the perfect life. And if we’re not… Read more

I know sometimes we just want to tell it like it is, but pointing out someone’s weakness is never going to change them. Only the Holy Spirit can do that. It’s not about them agreeing with us; it’s about them agreeing with God. I’m not saying you just throw a whole bunch of Bible verses… Read more

Many people struggle with accepting God’s grace. It sounds too good to be true. So, we’re then inclined to set His grace aside and think, surely, we must do something for His love. Surely, we must put in some work of our own to be saved. But if there was another way for us to… Read more