Your Morning Cup of Tea

Okay. You ready for this week? Have you ever had a moment where you did something bold (or even borderline crazy), and afterward, you thought, "Did I really just do that?" If your answer is yes, pull up a seat and grab your favorite cup of something because you're about to meet your biblical bestie: Jael. Now, Jael’s story (which you can find in Judges 4) isn’t exactly one they highlight in Sunday...

Alright! We started this conversation about Rahab by getting honest about our past and confronting the uncomfortable truth that at some point, we've all been spiritually unfaithful. I know. Tough pill to swallow. But stick with me because this is where it gets good. Today, we’re stepping into the second half of Rahab’s story—the beautiful, empowering truth of redemption. When Rahab chose to hide t...

So, remember how I said last week that I might come back and spend some more time with Rahab? Welp! Here I am. So, let's get real right out the gate: I’m not perfect. Yeah, shocker, right? I know—you probably figured that out already, even though we've never met face-to-face. But can we talk about the weight of perfection? It’s exhausting, isn't it? Especially when we’re constantly comparing ourse...

Today we’re going to discuss something that is sensitive to many of us: our pasts. Yep, I’m going there because I know firsthand how much baggage we carry around—mistakes, regrets, labels we wish we could shed. You know what I mean. But the good news is, our pasts don’t disqualify us from God’s purpose. And if you doubt me, let’s take a moment to chat about Rahab. Rahab’s story in Joshua 2 isn’t e...

I know this is going to be news to you but being a woman sometimes feels like navigating a world that's not exactly tuned into our frequency. Ever been overlooked at work, in ministry, or even at home just because your voice carries differently? You're not alone. In fact, you're in the esteemed company of some ancient sisters who refused to stay silent: Mahlah, Noah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah—the...

So here we are, at the final part of this Self-Love Series , and if you’ve been tracking with me, you already know this truth: You are God’s masterpiece. But now, it’s time to take that knowledge from something you believe in to something you live . It’s one thing to recognize that God made you fearfully and wonderfully, but it’s another to walk boldly in that identity. Because let’s be honest; mo...

Let’s talk straight for a minute. How often do you really see yourself as God’s masterpiece ? Not just a nice creation, not just “good enough,” but a masterpiece —crafted by the Ultimate Artist, made with intention, love, and purpose. I’ll be honest with you—there were times I couldn’t see it. I looked at myself and saw everything I had lost, every piece that didn’t fit the world’s definition of b...

Most of us have heard Matthew 22:39 a hundred times: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” It’s a foundational scripture, often quoted when talking about kindness and service to others. But let’s pause for a moment—what if how we love ourselves affects how we love others? You ever met someone who was mean and hateful? If we take Matthew 22:39 to heart it’s probably because they have a very low opinion...

Today, we are starting a new series that is slightly personal but also, I suspect, relevant to some of you. Maybe not now, but at some point in the past and perhaps in the future. So, in honor of February being the month dedicated to showing love, for the next week, we will be talking about self-love because many times, we show love to everyone else except ourselves. But let’s be real—self-love is...

2024. Savannah, Georgia. Okay. Not actually Savannah. Pooler, GA, to be exact which is only about 12 miles outside of Savannah. But Pooler doesn’t alliterate with sunrise so Savannah it is. Sometimes, restoration comes with a change of address. But this wasn't just about moving to a new city—it was about God orchestrating a symphony of healing that had been in rehearsal for years. You know those m...

It's amazing how God repurposes spaces. Our guest bathroom was meant for occasional visitors, a convenience for holiday gatherings and weekend stays. Instead, it became my lifeline, my daily reminder that God provides exactly what we need, even when it's not what we planned. The master bathroom upstairs might as well have been in another country. But this small guest bathroom, tucked away on the f...

Heads up! This episode might be a little TMI (too much information) for some of you, but it’s part of my journey, and the lesson is part of what it means to live a resurrected life! So, thanks for listening 😁 Have you ever noticed how the smallest things can become the biggest miracles? That's what I learned on my bathroom floor – a place that became my unexpected classroom in God's economy of gr...

Have you ever watched someone's highlight reel and wondered about the behind-the-scenes story? Looking at me now, you see the victory. But behind every move I make lies a journey of crawling, falling, and getting back up again. While my husband and I talked one night, he said, “People only know part of your story. They don’t know the whole thing.” So now, I’m going to let you in. Every story has a...

I almost didn’t record this podcast because of the topic. I thought, “This is too heavy for the first of the year!” And God said, “Do it anyway.” So, here we go. When I was lying in the hospital, grappling with the aftermath of my heart attack, paralysis, and amputations, one question echoed in my mind over and over again: Why is this happening to me? My heart was heavy with guilt, and I couldn’t...

Sis, resurrection is messy. When we think about resurrection, we often picture perfection—a triumphant rise from the ashes, free from flaws and untouched by pain. But let me tell you, resurrection is messy. It’s not about being flawless; it’s about rising up in the chaos, scars and all. It’s about facing the broken pieces and choosing to rebuild, not because the pain disappears but because hope wh...

When I first began this journey, I thought victory meant getting my old life back. I thought it meant regaining everything I had lost—my independence, my ability to walk, my sense of normalcy. But what I’ve learned is that victory doesn’t always look like we imagine it will. Sometimes, it looks completely different, but that doesn’t make it any less beautiful. For a long time, I held on to the hop...

When I think about the journey from March 23, 2018, until now, one of the most significant lessons I learned is that we aren’t meant to do life alone. I used to pride myself on being strong, capable, and independent. I was the one people turned to when they needed help, the one who could handle whatever came my way. But when I lost my legs, I also lost my independence. I needed help just to do bas...

So, we’ve already established that March 23, 2018, was the turning point for me. My life before that date was active, busy, and honestly, just the way I wanted it. I had plans, goals, and dreams that I thought were firmly in my hands. But that day, everything I thought I had control over slipped away. I went from running five miles a day to spending months lying in a hospital bed, wondering if I’d...

It dawned on me today that some of you have no idea who I am or the purpose of Living a Resurrected Life. You might not even know that the Morning Cup of Tea is part of something called Living a Resurrected Life. Now, some of you listening know me in real life (Hey, Y’all!👋🏽). You’ve been there for part of my journey; maybe you’ve walked alongside me through the good, the bad, and the messy midd...

When I was a child, I was painfully shy. Being an only child meant I wasn’t very good at making friends. I spent most of my time either with my parents or by myself, so I didn’t have a whole lot of opportunities to work on my social skills. But on almost every progress report, one of my teachers would say, “Excellent student but talks too much.” I hear you. How could I have been shy and talkative...

As I was scrolling through Facebook the other night, a memory popped up. It was November 2020, and I finally got around to watching Avengers: Endgame. Yeah, I know, I was late to the party. But to be fair, when it came out in 2019, I was still in the hospital, doing my best to recover and learning how to embrace a new normal. Anyway, the following morning, something about that movie just stuck wit...

Let me be honest right from the start. I didn’t want to record this week. After the events of last week, the idea of forgiveness felt like a joke—and not the funny kind. Times like now, when anger, disappointment, and exhaustion are hanging heavy in the air, it seems impossible to even consider letting go of our pain. After all, why should we forgive when the world seems so set against us? When ev...

Just in case you were wondering, forgiveness isn’t just something we do once and move on from. It’s not a one-and-done deal. Instead, it’s a daily choice, a way of life that keeps our hearts soft and our spirits light. Every day, we’re faced with opportunities to either hold on to an offense or let it go, and choosing forgiveness is one of the most powerful ways we can walk closely with Christ. Wh...

Up to this point, we looked at Biblical examples of forgiveness and even had a few “what if” moments that hopefully gave you a new perspective on what can happen if we decide not to forgive. But that doesn’t mean we’re any closer to actually forgiving anybody. We have already established that THIS IS HARD! It’s like standing in front of a door you know you need to open, but your hands are shaking...

Hey there! Just a quick note. If you haven’t registered for the “From Hurt to Healing: Beginning the Journey to Forgiveness” webinar this Thursday, you still have time. To register, click the link here, and you’ll automatically be entered to win a copy of one of my latest 31-day digital journals on forgiveness. It has 131 pages of devotions, prayers, statements of gratitude, and coloring pages, wh...