God Is Alive

Today I’m talking about those seasons where life feels like broken dreams, confusion, old memories that hurt. This chapter in Nehemiah really spoke to me this week. Before anything was rebuilt, there was weeping, praying, fasting, and a long waiting period God used to prepare him. He didn’t rush ahead; he let God shape him. So many times, we want out of a season so bad instead of wondering what Go...

In this episode, I share why this feeling starts to creep inand how I learned to overcome it. And the truth lies in how we are designed. We’re meant to be one with God, similarly to the way a husband and wife grow close to each other over time. We’ll talk about spiritual “roommate” seasons (as I called it), honesty, sin, and how to rebuild closeness and intimacy with God again. This podcast is sim...

In this episode, I’m talking about Joshua 9, the Gibeonites,and the moment Israel decided without consulting the Lord. They weren’t trying to rebel. They weren’t being careless. They were deceived. And it shows us why we need God’s wisdom in every decision, not just the ones that feel“big.” This episode is about discernment, prayer, and learning tobring God into the everyday parts of our lives. No...

so i'm turning 24! i will actually turn 24 the day this video posts :) but here, i get pretty deep today and talk about what birthdays mean to me, and maybe- just maybe- you can relate too. enjoy ♡

so i wanted to explain why i haven't been posting. and even after recording this video it was really hard for me to build up the courage and post it. i hope i didnt say too much & i hope you understand how walking with God is not always glamorous or easy. but it is worth it. enjoy ♡

So often I beg God for a breakthrough, and when He answers, I barely even stop to recognize it before moving on to the next problem. Maybe you’ve done the same, treating victories like they weren’t enough. In this episode, I talk about Joshua 4 and why God told His people to mark the miracle with stones of remembrance. We need to pause and remember what He’s already done, because those reminders g...

Have you ever looked at something God asked you to do and thought, “Why me?” It’s easy to feel unprepared, insecure, and afraid. But the truth is, if we were fully prepared, we wouldn’t need God’s help. In this episode, I talk about Joshua’s example of stepping forward even when he didn’t feel qualified, and how God calls us to rely on His strength instead of our own. Courage isn’t pretending to b...

When I read about people like Joshua or Paul, it’s easy to think they were extraordinary, and I’m just ordinary. That I’m too weak or too unqualified. However, the truth is, they probably felt just as ordinary as we do. Their strength came from trusting God’s presence, not their own ability. That’s why today I’m talking all about what it means to step into our bigger callings with faith, how God’s...

I catch myself reaching for my phone without even thinking! First thing in the morning, when I’m stressed, or to fill the quiet. But the more I scroll, the emptier I feel. Today, I’m sharing why our phones can never give us the peace we’re chasing and how Scripture calls us to slow down and be still before God. I mean, even Jesus stepped away from the noise to be with the Father. If He needed it,...

Faith doesn’t mean we always see the way forward; it meanstrusting the One who does. The hardest part of faith is often the unknown: What if it doesn’t work? What if I mess up? What if the outcome isn’t what I hoped for? But Scripture reminds us that faith isn’t about predicting the future,it’s about knowing who’s in control. In this episode, I talk about why faith is less about seeing the road ah...

Sometimes the hardest part of faith is how foolish it looks. Obedience to God often doesn’t make sense to the world. Whether it’s forgiving when it seems easier to hold a grudge or surrendering control when you’d rather take charge. Scripture is full of examples: marching around Jericho, Noah building an ark, and even Jesus on the cross. To outsiders, faith can look ridiculous! But it’s often the...

So many of us measure our worth by what we do, such as our successes, our failures, and our performance. But that constant striving only leads to burnout, insecurity, and shame. God’s view of your worth isn’t based on how well you perform! It’s based on who He says you are. In this episode, I talk about why we confuse grace with performance, that our value isn’t earned, and what it looks like to r...

Should Christians be trying to live sin-free lives? In this episode, I discuss why sanctification is a refining process, how stumbling is a natural part of growth, and why the ultimate goal is a Spirit-led life, not a sin-free one. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt and wondered if you’re enough, this conversation will bring freedom. Hebrews reminds us that sin always overpromises and underdeliver...

A lot of us say, “I don’t know what God is calling me to do” oreven “I know what God is calling me to do,” but maybe the real question is, can we obey fully even if we don’t have all the details? Abraham had to trust God without a map, and so do we. Faith means trusting the One who makes the way,not needing to see every step. In this episode, I talk about how obedience often comes before direction...

It’s easy to feel far from God, to maybe feel like He’s disappointed, frustrated, or pulling away because we’ve messed up again. That spiritual anxiety makes us think our relationship with Him is a contract: “If I keep my end, He’ll keep His.” But Hebrews and Jeremiah remind us that God’s covenant isn’t built on our perfection; it’s built on His promise. In this episode, I talk about what it means...

When you’re reading the Bible, it’s easy to skip over genealogies, priests, and sacrifices and wonder why they matter. However, Hebrews reveals a larger purpose behind the old priestly system, pointing to something far greater. The sacrifices never fully solved the problem of sin, but they set the stage for the One who would. In this episode, I delve into the origins of the priesthood, its signifi...

Trusting God sounds simple, but living it out is one of the hardest things we face. Abraham knew that struggle, and even though he was promised descendants, he waited years with no sign of change. I mention Hebrews 6 because it points us to the hope Abraham held onto, a hope that didn’t come from what he could see, but from the God who promised. In this episode, I talk about what it really means t...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! Many of us are seeking to find ourselves through style, success, or self-discovery. But what if the answer isn’t found in a mirror? In this episode, I’m sharing how we truly find ourselves by looking at Jesus. He shows us who we were created to be, which is t...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! I know what it feels like to want to avoid God when we’re struggling or ashamed. But God already sees everything and still invites us close. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how we don’t have to fix ourselves up or hide what we feel. God fully sees us, fully k...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! I’ll be honest, I like being comfortable. I like staying in what feels safe. But growth doesn’t happen there. Jesus Himself grew through suffering, and if He went through pain, why do we think we won’t? In this episode, I’m sharing how God uses our hardships...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! I’ve been there just wanting a clear sign from God. Something obvious. But the truth is, God already spoke through Jesus. He’s not distant or silent. He’s holding the entire universe together and still speaks through His Word today. In this episode, I’m shari...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! I know what it’s like to feel burnt out and overwhelmed when it comes to reading the Bible. Life is busy, and sometimes it feels easier to scroll than open the Word. But God isn’t asking us to read out of obligation, He wants to meet with us. In this episode,...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! Even when we’re saved, we’re still human. We still feel tempted. We still want things God asks us to walk away from. That doesn’t make you weak—it proves the war is real. In this episode, I talk about how freedom isn’t the absence of temptation, but trusting...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! Our world chases power, status, and strength. Then the cross shows up—bloody, weak, and nailed to a criminal’s death. It looks like failure. But that’s where the gospel flips everything. In this episode, I talk about why the cross sounds foolish to the world...

Hi, my loves! Welcome, or welcome back, to God Is Alive! My name is Serena :) Here, I speak about God, including how He is alive and active! Have you ever looked around and thought, What am I even doing here? This world is loud, fast, and full of pressure to prove your worth. But just because you feel small doesn’t mean you are. In this episode, I talk about the crisis that hits when life feels to...