09/11/2025
UPDATED: I originally shared this with stronger words, but a dear friend reminded me of the importance of keeping the door open. I’ve revised this to reflect that—thank you for allowing me to share my heart in a way that invites instead of divides. 💜
This has been on my heart all morning…
Today marks 24 years since evil rocked our nation on 9/11. The very next day, 9/12, we stood united. We loved one another, prayed together, and found hope in the darkest of times. But since then, evil has continued to divide us, and the brokenness in our world feels heavier with each passing year.
I don’t always speak openly about my faith here. I’ve worried about the backlash, the haters, or people unfollowing. But that’s not what it means to walk with Jesus. Faith isn’t about silence—it’s about obedience, sharing His Word, and standing firm in truth even when it’s uncomfortable.
Recently, my heart has broken again and again over innocent lives taken too soon:
Fletcher Merkel, 8, and Harper Moyski, 10 — two children, at an elementary school, during worship on their first day of class.
Iryna Zarutska — a young woman on a train.
High school students in Denver — just headed to class.
Melissa & Mark Hortmann — two congressmen killed in their home.
Charlie Kirk, 31 — a husband, father, and follower of Jesus who boldly shared truth, fought for faith and family, and was hated for it.
These are not just names on a screen. They were human beings, created in the image of God. Sons and daughters. Friends. Loved ones. Their stories matter.
And let me be clear: I don’t care what side of the aisle you sit on. This is not about politics. This is about good vs. evil. Humanity vs. insanity. As one quote I saw today said so well: “This is no longer about red vs. blue. It’s humanity vs. insanity.” — Unknown.
Earlier, I wrote words asking people to unfollow if they didn’t agree. But my friend reminded me—sometimes the very people who see things differently are the ones who most need to hear truth. So instead of closing the door, I want to open it wider. If your reaction to these tragedies has been anything but grief, compassion, or a longing for healing, my prayer is that something in these words softens your heart and points you toward Jesus.
I think of my three boys, my family, my friends, my community. Am I doing enough to live boldly in my faith? Am I pointing them back to the only source of true healing, peace, and hope?
I believe with everything in me that the answer this world needs is Him. To live and love like Jesus. To pray when the world is hurting. To bring compassion when the world says to choose sides. To be the hands and feet of His Word in a world desperate for light.
If you are grieving, anxious, or weary today, I invite you to pause and pray. Remember the families who lost loved ones on 9/11, and those who continue to lose loved ones to violence every day. The world is dark, but “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5.
This space will always be about more than health tips and wellness—it’s about living with faith, hope, and purpose, even when the world feels broken.
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9
💜 Praying peace and hope over each of you today. If you need someone to pray with you or just to listen, my inbox is always open. 💌
