Faith Essentials

  Many people look back on their 20s as a time filled with fun memories, often considering it the best time of their lives. However, for me, my 20s were the most challenging and difficult years I've ever faced. Though I don't enjoy revisiting those years, I recently discovered that Jesus refers to them as my "blessed years." I married young and set high expectations for what life should look like. Unfortunately, nothing went according to plan. My 20s became a season of one trial and difficulty after another. Things grew even harder when my mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I found myself pushed to my breaking point, feeling broken and in despair.  In my brokenness and despair, I began to seek God for guidance and help. It was my need and struggles that made me hungry for Him. My difficult condition brought me closer to Him and fueled my hunger for His presence. During this challenging season, I asked Him to make Himself known to me, and that was when I began ...