Vickie's Blog

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February Reflections

Two months have already passed in this new year. Two months of new rhythms, new challenges, new mercies. February, for me, was a month of refining — physically, mentally, spiritually, and even in mini... ...more

Choices ,Struggles

February 20, 2026•5 min read

Gastritis, God and Gratitude for my Calling

Throughout this last week, I have really struggled. I felt God had led me to all these new changes this year. I felt He had asked me to stretch myself and do more for Him. And I jumped in with both fe... ...more

Struggles ,Gratitude

January 21, 2026•5 min read

How to Cultivate Unshakeable Confidence in the Face of Life's Challenges

Yet even as I’m writing this post, I’m realizing how God is always working in my life. We’ve been studying Daniel in an online bible study. Now, Daniel wasn’t the easiest book of the Bible for me to s... ...more

Struggles ,Confidence

January 14, 2026•4 min read

Surrender and Submission

Are you rushing to see what 2026 brings - new opportunities, new experiences, new friendships - before thanking Him for 2025 - old opportunities, old experiences, old friendships? ...more

Choices ,Gratitude

January 10, 2026•4 min read

Finding God in the Whirlwind

And the word that came to mind was "whirlwind." When I looked up the definition, this portion struck me: "It can also refer to something that involves many quickly changing events or feelings." This d... ...more

Struggles ,Changes

January 07, 2026•4 min read

Unlocking Success: Strategies for Christian Small Business Owners

When it comes to running a small business as a woman, the journey can be filled with challenges and obstacles. And it's even more challenging as a Christian business woman. Finding success in the busi... ...more

Confidence ,Strategies

January 05, 2026•3 min read