What do you do when you unknowingly place your worth in what you do? Katelyn cried and fell into a dark place for several months. By the grace of God, she didn’t stay there. Read long as she retells her story and how she’s learning to put her worth in what really matters.

We lose ourselves when we compare who we are and what we have to others. We forget our value and what we bring to the collective table of humanity. Comparison costs you who you are. Let’s reclaim ourselves and who God has made us to be.

Comparison is sneaky. It quietly creeps into our thoughts. We then slowly start to feel discouraged, frustrated, unhappy or even angry, and we can’t pinpoint why. If you take time to really reflect on what is behind those emotions, you might find comparison is to blame. That’s why, in this week’s post, Denika is sharing five steps to stop comparison traps and reset our thoughts in a healthy way.

It’s the same story every year. December rolls around, and you start looking to January 1 and all the ways you want to change your life next year. While Denika loves the concept of a fresh start and setting goals, she also believes there’s a reason so many of us don’t accomplish them.

Read along as Denika shares her own tips for seeing goals through to the end, and there might be some free content along the way! ;)

Christmas is now just five days away, and our blog team is reflecting on our favorite holiday traditions. Whether you’re already full of Christmas cheer or need a little help boosting your spirits, we hope you’ll enjoy walking down our own memory lanes of Christmas!

My grandma loves to sew, and when I was younger she, my mom and I made quilts. It was always special when I got to choose the fabric and design. Then, to my childlike mind, magic happened and a quilt was created. A blanket sewn with love, memories and warmth came out of the tattered threads and mismatched pieces of material. Gratitude can do the same in our lives. It’s a lifeline to God.

It’s what some of us consider the best time of the year — pumpkin spice season! Nyla shares some of her favorite pumpkin breakfast recipes on the blog, but you can enjoy them anytime of day. And, if you aren’t a pumpkin fan, you can easily leave out or substitute something else for this popular gourd. Enjoy!

The world will often tell us we’ve failed when we walk away from something, but we know that doesn’t take into account specific situations and struggles. Sometimes it’s the wise, healthy, loving and responsible thing to not finish something. Read along as Nyla talks about some things she’s walked away from and how she relied on God to do so.

Fall is a beautiful time to enjoy together, to get outside and notice God’s creativity. As we do these activities with our kids, what do we learn about God and the world through our kids' eyes? They invite us to slow and take in the moment.