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So glad to meet you in the middle of this beautifully broken thing called life.

I’m Brenda, a simple southern girl who loves her Lord, loves her people, and loves helping others grow deeply rooted in the Sacred.

I’m Jesus-girl through-and-through who believes in authenticity, laughter, hope, prayer, front porches, and community.

I enjoy writing, reading, photography, faith, family, friends, and sharing His words with His people.

After many moves across many years, I’m blessed to call the Carolina blue skies home, where I live with my husband of 29 years and our three sons who grew up overnight.

In this space, I pray you find:

  • A place where hearts are spilled, prayers are lifted and laughter is born.
  • A place where brokenness is permitted, cradled and honored.
  • A place where inspiration abounds, healing is unlocked & dreams are dignified.
  • A place where authenticity breeds freedom & freedom empowers community.


So glad you’ve joined me here today, friend. I look forward to getting to know you. If there’s ever anything I can pray with you about, please let me know.


Be blessed, my friend

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“Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him.” (Colossians 2:7a, NLT)

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Friend, if you’re feeling passed over lately, un Friend, if you’re feeling passed over lately, unacknowledged, overlooked…you might just be in a beautiful position to be used by God.
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Young King David knew what it was to be overlooked, left in the fields to tend the sheep while his brothers were brought before Samuel & considered for kingship.
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Yet, in the end, it was the overlooked & under-acknowledged David who was anointed King and called a man after the LORD’s own heart, by God Himself.
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Oh, friend, even when it feels like no one notices—keep showing up!
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The Lord sees your humble acts of service all wrapped up in the crumpled gift wrap & raveled ribbon of a living sacrifice.
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It’s worthy work, dear friend—witnessed in the secret places by the Almighty Himself. 💗
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Happy Fri-Yay, friend! 💛
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I’d love to hear…have you ever seen an upside-down rainbow?

The 2nd pic is a photo I took of the upside-down rainbow I share about in today’s P31 Devotion, Peace by Piece.
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If you’re like me, so much of life can feel upside-down, too, at times. Can I get a witness?!
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Yet, more and more, I’m realizing the legacy of those upside-down pieces of our stories—for the God who shaped our souls for purpose understands every part of our lives from the eternal perspective of completion.
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I’m praying for you today, friend, that you sense the ever-present God of Peace surrounding you…holding you.💗
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Would love for you to pop over to Proverbs 31 Ministries to read the full article and share in the conversation today, my friend! 💗
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Oh, that our souls would bathe in the quiet, unrus Oh, that our souls would bathe in the quiet, unrushed rhythms of summer.
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These glory days where rest seeps into the parched landscape of our busy lives and revives us from within.
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For there is beauty here in this sabbath of calm.
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Nothing quite like getting with people who get you Nothing quite like getting with people who get you. 💗
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I forgot to take pics most of the week, but loved seeing every new and familiar face. 😍
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Thanks for the memories, friends. 🥰
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