Author: Kirstyn Mayden

If you’ve ever found yourself overthinking a decision, questioning whether you’re making the right choice, or stressing over whether you’re on the “correct” path, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too—wanting to please God, wanting to do what’s right, but also feeling a little paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong. But here’s what I’ve learned: God… Read more

Can I be honest? Prayer hasn’t always felt easy for me. There have been times when it felt awkward, dry, or like I was just going through the motions. I used to think something was wrong with me, wondering why wasn’t I feeling it? Why didn’t prayer feel powerful, peaceful, or deep every time? But what I’ve… Read more

We all have moments when we feel distant from God—those seasons where His presence feels quiet, our prayers feel dry, or we just don’t feel connected. When that happens, you don’t need to panic or assume God has moved away. Instead, take a step back and ask yourself a simple, but powerful question: “Have I stopped any… Read more

If you’ve been walking with the Lord long enough you probably already know, prayer isn’t always easy. I know we want it to be. We want to sit down, close our eyes, and instantly feel connected to God. But what happens when that doesn’t happen? What about when our thoughts won’t stop racing? Or worse—when distracting or… Read more

Have you ever felt like your past disqualified you? Like you’ve gone too far, messed up too much, or disappointed God one too many times? Those feelings of shame and guilt can be heavy but they do not come from God. They come from the enemy who wants to keep you stuck, silent, and disconnected… Read more

Let’s be real—when life doesn’t go the way we hoped, our first instinct is to try to take control. We think, “If I can just fix this, handle it, control it…” But in trying to manage everything ourselves, we often leave little room for God to move. And here’s what I’ve learned: true power doesn’t come from control—it… Read more

When I make something, I want to preserve it. I want it to last because I know the time, effort, and energy it took to build. But my son? He’s not just about the final product—he loves the process. Sometimes he’ll break down what he’s already built just to use the pieces to make something new. And… Read more

God didn’t call you out of darkness so that you could hide in the shadows. He called you to be a light—a reflection of His glory in a world that desperately needs it. This calling isn’t optional. It’s not a suggestion or a “maybe if you feel like it” invitation. It’s a divine assignment. And… Read more

We hear a lot about not letting our mistakes define us—and that’s true. However, it’s just as important to remember you are not your achievements either. It can be so tempting to measure our worth by what we accomplish—how many degrees we have, how successful our business is, how many people admire our work. But… Read more

Sometimes the biggest thing holding us back isn’t lack of clarity—it’s fear. Fear that we’ll mess it all up. That we’re not enough. That we’ll fail. And so, instead of moving forward in what God is calling us to do, we freeze. We hide. But here’s what I want to remind you of today: God… Read more