Prayer

For years, I searched for wholeness in all the wrong places — in relationships, in marriage, in motherhood, in being the person everyone needed me to be. I was a recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist, hiding behind locked journals and a smile that masked real despair. This post traces that journey: from a grieving little girl who lost her father and grandfather within months of each other, to a woman set free from the weight of her past.

Ever feel stuck like Chuck in your prayer life? A tow truck with a cross-shaped lift sparked an unexpected lesson on why our prayers sometimes feel unanswered. From praying the same old words to checking our motives and sincerity, this post walks through three heart checks every believer needs, plus reflection questions to help you dig deeper.