Not for Fame, But for Faith

I’ve had a passion for writing books for years. But like I’ve shared before, I lost that passion for a while a few years ago. The first book I ever wrote wasn’t easy. I struggled with writer’s block constantly. It felt like I could never keep fresh ideas coming, it was an ongoing battle. But I was determined to finish, and in the end, it all came together. If I’m being honest, it turned out to be a pretty good read, even added a little Spanish for some extra flair. It was good to the point where I entered into some contest and won some awards. After that, though, my passion for writing slowly began to fade. Little by little, it just wasn’t the same anymore. And I didn’t pick up writing again until 2025. But this time, it was different.

I wasn’t writing for fame. I wasn’t writing to be known. I wasn’t writing to please the world.

I was writing because I genuinely loved it again. And more importantly, I felt like God wanted to use my gift. This time, my writing had purpose. I began telling stories that are real, that reflect the things we struggle with in our walk with Christ. The kind of things that don’t always get talked about. The things people often overlook. And what’s so wild to me now, as I sit here thinking about it because NOT ONCE did I experience writer’s block while writing Faithful Journeys: Sisterhood, Love, and Restoration. The words flowed. The ideas came naturally. It was like God was guiding every page.

Even now, I have five more book titles written down, five stories that I’m not just hoping to write, but I will write. But this time, I’m not rushing. I only want to move at the pace God sets for me. And that brings me so much peace. I’m excited for what’s ahead. I truly can’t wait to release everything else God has placed inside of me. This is just the beginning.