What comes to mind when you hear the word affirmations?Do they feel empowering—or fake?
Do they sound helpful—or a little too “woo-woo” to take seriously?
Have you ever secretly hoped they might help—but felt skeptical or unsure how to use them?
You’re not alone.
Acceptance is the Answer“…And acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person, place, thing, or situation—some fact of my life—unacceptable to me. I can find no serenity until I accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens in God’s world by mistake. Unless I accept life
The Power of PerceptionWYSIWYG – What you see is what you get! You’ve probably heard the phrase before, but have you ever considered how deeply it applies to your life? The acronym WYSIWYG originated from computer software, ensuring that what appears on the screen mirrors what is printed or published. Even beyond technology, this concept actually plays a significant role in our personal lives.
In the busy world we live in, it can be so easy to feel isolated or disconnected from the people who matter most to us. This is especially true for Christian women who are navigating the complexities of life in their 40s to 60s, juggling personal growth, career, family, and faith. Yet, despite these challenges, we can be encouraged by what we see in scripture—a beautiful picture of sisterhood—women of all ages bound by faith and love, lifting each other up in prayer, and walking alongside one another on the path of spiritual growth.
You might be wondering, what does a photo of a Toyota Prius in an empty parking lot have to do with being unstoppable? This is my car, parked at a state park near my home—one of my favorite places to walk. I took this photo one morning after spending an hour there without encountering another soul. Stick with me; I’ll explain the connection to being unstoppable in just a moment.
In life, we’re often taught to look at external factors to explain why things are the way they are. If something goes wrong, we naturally seek reasons outside of ourselves to make sense of it—our environment, circumstances, or even our relationships. But Scripture and modern psychology reveal an often-overlooked truth: our thoughts and beliefs play a powerful role in shaping our reality, both internally and externally. This concept, the idea that thoughts create, can transform the way we experience life, grounding us in a sense of purpose, hope, and alignment with God’s will.
Imagining this beautiful little girl asking the question, “Am I enough?” seems kind of silly. Would it ever occur to you that she was not? Yet, how many times have we silently wondered that about ourselves? It’s not a question that we often voice out loud, but it’s one that lingers in the recesses of our minds. It shows up in our insecurities, in our hesitations, and in the myriad ways we interact with the world around us.
We’ve all been there—lost in a season of struggle, disappointment or heartbreak, whispering some version of the same painful question: “God, where were You when I needed You?” For many strong women of faith, this question is not just a passing thought but a deep-seated struggle that reverberates through their most trying times.
Acceptance is a powerful, transformative practice that can lead us to a life of peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment. I define acceptance as: acknowledging what is without judgment. This does not mean agreeing with or even liking what is happening, but rather fully recognizing and embracing reality without judging it. We can probably all agree that acceptance is simple by definition but challenging in practice.
In a world that often values individual achievement and self-reliance, the beauty of sisterhood stands out as a testament to the power of connection and mutual support. As women, we are often taught to be strong, independent, and self-sufficient, but there is such strength and beauty in embracing our vulnerabilities, supporting one another, and forming deep, authentic connections.