There comes when you realize the version of yourself you’ve been carrying (the one shaped by past mistakes, disappointments, and doubts) just no longer fits who you are called to be. Maybe you’ve been walking in circles, or maybe you are replaying old stories. Sometimes it’s the holding onto shame, or believing that because things have always been a certain way, they always will be. Can we challenge this?

You are not who you were.

Not the person who stayed too long in places that drained you.
Not the one who settled for less because they didn’t believe they deserved more.
Not the one who avoided risks out of fear of failure.

We all have those times when life feels too busy to sit quietly with God. Let me tell you we’re not alone in this. We were never meant to carry it all by ourselves. Together, we can create small but meaningful ways to reconnect with God and strengthen our faith, even when life is pulling us in every direction.

God doesn’t ask us for perfection from us. He simply wants our hearts. He wants our connection.

Redefining the New Year: Why Intentions 

As the New Year begins, it can feel like the world is shouting, “Set your resolutions! Chase your goals!Juggling work, kids, and life’s chaos, resolutions often add to my burden instead of inspiring me. By February, they’ve become forgotten, insignificant, or a source of guilt over unmet expectations.

A few years ago, I took a different approach. Instead of chasing goals or writing a laundry list of resolutions, I started setting intentions. It was a game-changer for me.

Redefining the New Year: Why Intentions are not about achieving something far off in the future. They’re about being—being present, being aligned with your values, and being the person you want to be in your everyday life. Instead of adding pressure or demanding perfection, they foster a sense of purpose and mindfulness.

Here’s why I believe intentions are more powerful than resolutions or goals and how you can set meaningful ones for yourself this year.