It’s incredible to think that I started this blog eight years ago.
I could say “time flies,” but that would be an understatement.
The past eight years have been a study in grace and mercy.
When I started this blog, I wasn’t sure how far it would go or how long I’d keep at it. I just knew one thing: God had called me to create a space for women like me — and I did, though not without some initial struggle.
Looking back, I can’t help but thank God for His grace and mercy through this journey.
Can I be honest? (As if I haven’t been already 😅)
I don’t think I was a great steward of this blog.
There were seasons when I struggled under the weight of this assignment. Seasons when I felt unqualified, stagnant, or even angry, and it showed.
Times when I posted just for the sake of posting, or talked myself out of it altogether. Times when I failed to follow up with people who reached out for one reason or another.
Yet, in the midst of it all, this blog has also been a source of deep encouragement and fulfillment. Over the years, I’ve received hundreds of emails from women whose lives were touched by the words shared here and in my email newsletter.
That’s still the part that baffles me; that God would use someone like me as His messenger.
There are days I read those notes and I’m completely humbled by His kindness.
And the best part?
I’ve been a partaker of this grace too.
I’ve found myself encouraged by posts I wrote, reading them as though someone else wrote them.
That’s the power of obedience. That’s the beauty of purpose.
I’ve become the first partaker of the blessing.
My Blog Journey Through the Years
2017 – Started in April. I had initially planned to launch in January, but my dad’s death delayed things. I wrote about it here.
2018 – One of my most active years. I saw incredible growth and published two devotionals.
2019 – I continued writing, but shifted more toward Christian living and faith. This was a season of hard truths, which made sense after some life-changing mission trips in the previous year.
2020 – Began the year with zeal, but that quickly faded. I barely wrote towards the latter part of the year.
2021 – Got more serious. Wrote many posts, though inconsistency still lingered.
2022 – My longest writing streak yet. I posted almost weekly for about six months. That season showed me that consistency is possible.
2023 – Published one of my favorite devotionals. I also started a 30-day relationship series that felt so freeing — but I didn’t complete it. Eventually, I took a God-ordained break from October 2023 through 2024.
2024–2025 – I more or less stopped blogging during this time. I published fewer than 10 posts in two years.
July 2025 – A fresh start. We’re revamping things.
The 100 Days Challenge
Last night, I read a newsletter by Nathan Barry (founder of ConvertKit) about a 100-day challenge, and I felt an immediate sense of alignment.
It didn’t take long to realise I wanted to do it with this blog.
Why I’m doing this:
- I believe it’s time to stretch myself creatively
- To improve my writing habit
- To build consistency and discipline
- To reconnect with my readers and community
- To share what the Holy Spirit has been teaching me in this season
What I’m hoping will come from this:
- A more vibrant community of women doing life God’s way
- Testimonies of God’s grace and mercy
- Growth in my subscriber list
- Speaking opportunities and meaningful collaborations
- Deeper intimacy with my Heavenly Father
JOIN ME ON THIS JOURNEY
I would love your support and encouragement on this journey.
Check in daily, read the posts, and share them with your network and community.
You can also join the newsletter, where I share weekly life stories and encouragement.
Thank you for being part of this journey, and may the good Lord bless you abundantly.
Amen. 🙏🏽
START YOUR OWN CHALLENGE
I encourage you to also start your own challenge.
Is there an area of your life you have been meaning to improve? This is a great time to focus and develop.
The great thing about a 100 days is that it is long enough to see distinctive change, and short enough not to get stressful. Do try it out.
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