Elaina’s Story

In mid-2011, I moved to Virginia. I found a church but it was larger than the video and website lead on. I went week after week and met no one. One day, I went to a church connecting event and sat across the table from this couple. “Hi, my names is Elaina. This...

You Are No One’s Number One

A few weeks ago my long time friend, Rachel Storey, asked me if she could write for my blog still. I believe I asked her a while back and because she is incredible (teaching full time, studying to get her masters, and very involved at her church) she didn’t have...

Fighting Fear: The Fear of Depression

INTRODUCTION: When I started writing on Fighting Fear , one of the first people I asked is my friend, Kristi. I have only known Kristi for a year and a half, but I cannot imagine life without her. She has become one of my dearest friends. The one thing I love about...

Fighting Fear: The Fear of the Unknown

I got out of bed to do my quiet time, feeling depleted. My “prayer” sounded more like a complaint and a pitiful plea. “I can’t do it. I’m overwhelmed. I’m tired and I just don’t know if I can keep up” I had a lot of responsibilities awaiting me...

Fighting Fear: Through Surrender

INTRODUCTION: As I began thinking of this topic, I knew I had to ask Linda. To me, she is a quiet warrior. She loves her husband and family well. There are things she faces that often times, heaven is the only one to hear of it. One Sunday, I was able to sit next to...

Fighting Fear: The Fear of Failure

INTRODUCTION: As you all know, I decided to spend the month of June focusing on fighting fear. I think fear is something we all struggle with. Today, my oldest sister, Rachel, is sharing her thoughts. Rachel has always been not only one of my closest friends, but she...