What's Next: How to Follow God in Every Season

What if you're not one decision away from ruining God's plan for your life? Whether you're wondering about a relationship, a career, a move, or simply what's next, it can feel like every choice carries enormous weight. In this post, I share some of the biggest lessons I've learned after forty years of following Jesus—including why I believe God is far more committed to leading us than we are to finding the perfect path.

Why I Still Choose Jesus After All These Years

By February 4, 1986, I was fifteen years old, living in my seventh home, on my third father-figure, and quietly desperate for something I couldn’t name. I had always believed in God, in Jesus, in the cross—but that day I finally understood what I’d missed: God didn’t just love the world. He loved me. Personally. Specifically. Always. That was my missing piece. Forty years later, I can see it clearly—Jesus has been my steadiness, my foundation, my home. Through every season, every relationship, every calling, He has remained the same. He has been my inheritance. He has been the most pleasant place. He has been my home.

Becoming Wholehearted

I’ve developed daily, weekly, monthly, and annual routines to care for myself spiritually, physically, emotionally, mentally, and relationally. These habits help me live better, honor God, and build resilience—no matter your season, take what works for you.

Capital-T Trauma & lower-case-t trauma

Trauma isn’t always obvious — it ranges from life-altering events to everyday hurts. Whether you downplay or overblow your pain, there’s hope for healing through grace, honest reflection, and God’s restoring power. Let’s explore how to find your “sweet spot” in trauma and healing.

When God’s Peace & Comfort are Nowhere to Be Found

During my darkest season, I didn’t feel God’s peace or presence as I expected. But faith isn’t about feelings—it’s about trusting a faithful God who promises never to leave us, even when comfort feels absent. His presence sustains us through every trial.