God Gives Us Laughter
July 8, 2025 , 2 min read
Holiness and laughter belong together. A reminder from Psalm 30 that God turns mourning into dancing and that joy has a place in the Christian walk.
The Humble Leaders We Should Be
May 8, 2025 , 2 min read
What makes a humble yet confident leader? Reflections on Matthew 23, the Pharisees, and leading with the lowliness Jesus modeled.
A Word for the Warfare
April 3, 2025 , 4 min read
For anyone facing heavy spiritual warfare, sleepless nights or sudden anxiety: how to recognize the enemy's tactics and stand firm in God's peace.
Worship changes us
February 22, 2025 , 1 min read
In 1 Samuel, worship gave Saul a new heart. A short reflection on how God moves through worship and transforms the people who offer it.
Easing into 2025 with Rest
January 6, 2025 , 3 min read
Starting a new year by asking God what He wants it to be. Tori shares how the Lord is calling her to rest, just not in the way she expected.
Pride destroys opportunity
November 4, 2024 , 3 min read
Pride can quietly keep us from God's best and get in the way of obeying the Holy Spirit. How to catch it, using Philippians 2:3–4 as a guide.
If the world feels like a lot right now, read this
September 26, 2024 , 5 min read
For empaths and anyone in survival mode: how to keep your head above water with the Lord as your strength, and where hope, joy and peace come from.
Humble + Lowly like Jesus
August 13, 2024 , 2 min read
Jesus was humble, and He was also lowly. What "lowly" really means, and why Matthew 11:29 invites us to take that same posture.
Stir up your faith!
July 29, 2024 , 2 min read
Faith is how we access God, and real faith takes action. What 1 Peter 1, Ephesians 2 and James 2 teach about living out what you believe.
Are you teachable within the family of believers?
June 27, 2024 , 5 min read
Have we lost the art of discipleship? A look at humility, correction, and how to discern who to learn from within the church.
Embracing slow living
May 29, 2024 , 6 min read
After becoming a mom, Tori realized how hurried her life was. How she chose to slow down, notice small beauties and find rest throughout the day.
The seeds that get choked out
April 18, 2024 , 4 min read
The parable of the sower in Mark 4 hits differently on a reread. What chokes out God's word in our lives, and how to stay good soil.
Turn on the Flashlight
February 19, 2024 , 3 min read
In a tough season, the good can be hard to see. A simple way of thinking to reclaim gratitude and find God's goodness when life feels dark.
Get uncomfortable this year
January 9, 2024 , 5 min read
Did last year leave you stagnant? Why followers of Jesus are called to keep growing, and practical ways to stretch your faith this year.
How we can pray for Israel right now
October 10, 2023 , 3 min read
A scripture-led guide to praying for Israel during war, drawing on Micah 6 and the parallels Tori noticed while reading her Bible.
Where is your hope?
August 28, 2023 , 3 min read
We're at our happiest just before a vacation because we're hopeful. What if we lived with that hope every day? Verses on pressing forward in faith.
You have always been known + seen
June 26, 2023 , 3 min read
If you've wondered whether God really sees you, meditate on Psalm 139. He knew you before you were born and has watched over every moment.
What's your calling?
May 4, 2023 , 4 min read
Feel like you lack a purpose? Every believer has a calling, and it's bigger than finding the right career. How to discover yours with Jesus.
Gracing ourselves + the people in our lives with space to change
April 5, 2023 , 3 min read
"People don't change" doesn't hold up in Christ. How 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Romans 12:2 call us to give ourselves and others grace to grow.
He takes us from glory to glory
February 24, 2023 , 3 min read
Walking with God can feel wearisome, but He rewards faithfulness. Lessons from Israel's wilderness years about trials and the rest that follows.
Postpartum isn't taboo, so let's talk about it
January 12, 2023 , 5 min read
Tori opens up about a traumatic birth and the postpartum season no one prepared her for, so other mothers know they aren't alone.
What are you Cultivating?
December 22, 2022 , 3 min read
Our time, money and relationships are all cultivating something. What it means to store up treasure in heaven instead of on earth.
But is it Beneficial?
November 29, 2022 , 3 min read
A new mom's honest look at how we spend our time and whether our everyday habits build what matters, starting with one question: is it beneficial?
MINDFUL R E S T
October 31, 2022 , 1 min read
A bonfire under the stars and a lesson in true rest: the unshakeable peace of walking with God daily, instead of rest only after burnout.
The Opposite of Anxiety Is Praise
October 29, 2022 , 4 min read
Anxiety and depression rose sharply during the pandemic. Why praise is the antidote to anxiety, and how to practice it day to day.
Finding God in the midst of our wilderness
September 20, 2022 , 5 min read
What it means to be in the wilderness, and why our lowest moments are often where God meets us most. Lessons from eleven years of following Jesus.
A loving chat about the repercussions of bad ministry
August 17, 2022 , 3 min read
An honest, gracious look at unhealthy ministry: what Tori experienced, the signs she noticed, and the harm it can cause in people's faith.
Underneath the Beauty
July 21, 2022 , 5 min read
Where does your definition of beauty come from? Moving your identity away from appearance and toward what God says makes us beautiful.
Tangible ways to show love in a world that makes it hard
June 11, 2022 , 6 min read
Loving people is hard, especially now. Practical, everyday ways to show Christ's love in a season of isolation, anxiety and hard news.
Why Mentors are Indispensable
May 16, 2022 , 3 min read
Tori introduces herself and explains why mentors are essential to spiritual growth, and how to find people who will pour into your life.
