Author: Kirstyn Mayden

If you’ve ever hesitated to speak up, follow through, or say yes to what God asked you to do because you were afraid of how someone might respond—you’re not alone. Whether it’s the fear of judgment, rejection, or simply disappointing people, that kind of fear can quietly creep in and keep us stuck in a… Read more

Let’s be honest—conviction doesn’t feel good. It can sting, make us uncomfortable, even bring us to tears. But what if we’ve been looking at conviction the wrong way? What if, instead of viewing it as something to fear or avoid, we saw it as a gift—an invitation from a loving Father to come back into alignment… Read more

Our need for control often looks like responsibility, but deep down, it’s really fear in disguise. And I’ve learned we most likely try to control in two ways: with our actions or our words. With our actions, we try to fix, do, hustle, and produce. And yes—faith without works is dead. But it’s our work apart from God that gets us… Read more

It’s easy to let the way others treat us shape how we see ourselves, especially when the mistreatment comes from someone close. We start to believe lies like, “I must have deserved that,” or “There’s something wrong with me.” But the truth is, you are not what happened to you. The behavior of others is… Read more

One of the greatest obstacles we face when it comes to embracing our identity in Christ is the fact that we live in a fallen world. But don’t be mistaken: you are not of this world. Jesus said it plainly in John 15:19 that reads: “You do not belong to the world, but I have… Read more

Confidence is something we all want—confidence in our purpose, our gifts, our identity. But for so many women, it’s also something that feels just out of reach. One reason for this is that we’ve confused confidence with pride—and that confusion is keeping us stuck. A lot of us believe that being confident means appearing better than others, having… Read more

We’ve all heard the phrase “a little flattery never hurt anyone,” but the truth is—it can. In a world where words are everywhere, and affirmation is currency, it’s easy to confuse flattery with encouragement. But flattery isn’t just about making someone feel good—it’s often about manipulating them. And that’s where the danger lies. At first glance, flattery doesn’t… Read more

Sometimes we know we’re under spiritual attack—and sometimes, we don’t. Spiritual warfare doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. The enemy doesn’t usually announce his presence with a red suit and pitchfork. More often, his most dangerous attacks are quiet, covert, and aimed right at our identity. One of the sneakiest and most effective tactics the enemy uses… Read more

If you’ve ever caught yourself overthinking how someone might respond to you, constantly adjusting yourself to avoid conflict, or feeling overwhelmed trying to keep everyone happy? You’re not alone. I’ve been there too. But over time, I’ve learned that when we’re stuck in the trap of people pleasing, there’s usually a deeper issue behind it:… Read more

Life rarely goes as planned. There are delays, detours, and disappointments that can leave us feeling frustrated, frazzled, and far from peace. And yet, one of the most beautiful truths of our faith is this: peace was never meant to come from our circumstances. It comes from God. Think of the birth of Jesus. Even as… Read more