03/10/2026
I’ve been sitting here thinking about this past weekend, and honestly my heart just feels so grateful. I’m also a little overwhelmed, but in the best possible way, because of what I watched God do.
This season of life has been one where the Lord has been gently calling me to step into something that is far bigger than anything I ever could have planned on my own. For a while now, Jesus has been leading me to write. Not just to write books, but to share the testimonies of what He has done in my life and weave those stories together with Bible studies so others can see what God can do when we trust Him and say yes.
Right now I have about twenty books written, and four of them are already published and ready to go. Even saying that out loud still feels a little surreal to me, because I know with all my heart that none of that happened because of my own strength. It has only been by the grace and leading of God.
This past weekend I stepped out and did something I never imagined I would do. I had my very first vendor booth at the Called Conference.
If I’m honest, I probably never would have thought of doing something like that on my own. It was actually my husband who brought up the idea, and looking back now I can see so clearly that the Lord was guiding that moment too.
Preparing for the conference ended up being such a sweet journey with the Lord. There were so many moments where I had no idea what I was doing, and I just kept asking God to lead me. And He really did. Every little detail in that booth ended up being something I felt Him guide me in.
I am so grateful for my mom for all the support and encouragement she has given me through this journey. It has meant so much to have her walking beside me as I step into what God is asking me to do. Having her there with me in this has meant more than I can really put into words.
When the conference finally arrived, it turned out to be even more beautiful than I expected.
But one of the sweetest moments for me happened when a young woman came to the booth and picked up one of the books. She sat down and quietly began reading. She stayed there for several minutes, just reading.
As she read, I could see tears in her eyes. Before long there were tears in mine too. It was such a beautiful moment to watch God moving in her heart through those words.
And at the same time, it was also such a humbling moment for me. Standing there, watching that happen, I couldn’t help but think about how much I struggle with everyday things in life and all the ways I feel weak at times.
But in that moment I was reminded again that God truly is strong in our weakness.
Watching Him touch someone through something He asked me to write was one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced.
I met so many amazing women who truly love Jesus. Some stopped to talk, some shared pieces of their stories, and I even had the privilege of praying with a few women right there at the booth. And there were also women who stopped and prayed for me, which meant more than they probably realize.
God’s presence was truly all over that weekend.
One of the things that blessed me was meeting other women who are also stepping out in the call God has placed on their lives. I had the joy of meeting Holly Aparicio, who is such a beautiful person inside and out. Her love for Jesus just shines through her, and it was such a blessing to connect with another author who is walking the path God has placed in front of her.
I was also incredibly thankful that my booth ended up right next to Faith Woven. Shawna was such a gift to me during the conference. Since it was my very first time doing something like this, she shared little tips with me, encouraged me, and we had so many kind conversations throughout the weekend. Having her there beside me was such a blessing.
All around the room were women stepping out in faith in different ways and in different seasons of life. Seeing women encourage one another and support each other like that was really beautiful to watch.
The volunteers and everyone who helped put the Called Conference together were also amazing. They were so kind, welcoming, and supportive from the moment we arrived.
When I look back on the whole weekend, I can truly say it was the best first experience I could have asked for. I could see God’s hand in every part of it.
All of this happened simply because I said yes to what the Lord was asking me to do.
And now I’m sitting here excited and a little in awe, wondering what He might do next.
