- Reflections written from the trenches of grief, faith and healing
- Devotional-style blog posts anchored in Scripture and RISE themes
- Letters to the Church, family, and friends
- Gentle questions for journaling, small groups, or personal prayer
- Invitations to reframe widowhood as sacred—not shameful
R – Resilient
Stories of survival, strength, and holding on when it’s hard
I – Intentional
Thoughts on choosing presence, purpose, and faith—one day at a time
S – Strong
Insights on quiet courage, new identity, and God’s strength in weakness
E – Empowered
Reflections on voice, vision, legacy, and what’s still possible
When Grief Makes You Cynical
When Grief Makes You Cynical Grief has a way of sneaking into places you don’t expect. For me, it sometimes shows up as cynicism. I
A Book I Never Wanted to Write
I have both joy and grief in sharing this news: my book, What If God’s Got Me? Widowed, Not Invisible, is officially published. This is
Grief, Grit, and Growth: The Power of Trusting Your Wings
Introduction: Grief is often painted as a dark, negative experience, something to be avoided or fixed. Yet, what if we viewed grief as an essential,
What If Agency Is What God Wants for Me?
What If Agency Is What God Wants for Me? There’s a word that’s been sitting heavy on my heart lately: agency. It’s not a word
Reframing Hope and Healing: A Widow’s Honest Journey
Reframing Hope and Healing: A Widow’s Honest Journey “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” —Psalm 34:18
After the Launch: What Resilience Really Looks Like
After the Launch: What Resilience Really Looks Like A WidowRISE ReflectionOne week ago, on International Widows Day, I quietly hit “publish” on something that has
New reflections are added regularly. You can also subscribe to receive encouragement and blog updates right to your inbox.
Because widowhood isn’t the end of your story—it’s part of your becoming.