hello, I'm Kelly
Blogger | Podcaster | Jesus Girl | Grace-believing Optimist
My passion: welcoming women into a quieter, steadier walk with God in everyday life..
Hey, there!
I’m Kelly, and I’m someone who has been walking with Jesus for a long time—and still learning what it means to trust Him more deeply in everyday life.
Like many women, my faith has grown through ordinary days, hard seasons, unanswered prayers, and the steady kindness of God along the way. Over the years, I’ve gathered what has helped me most—truths, practices, and reminders I wish I’d had earlier in my journey—and I now share them with others who are longing for a steadier walk with God.
This space isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about learning to walk faithfully, honestly, and with grace—right where we are.
Here’s what I know for certain:
Most of us long to live a faith that feels authentic—one that truly reflects what we believe most deeply and value most highly. Scripture calls this an abundant life.
And yet, if we’re honest, many of us sense that this isn’t how our faith feels much of the time.
There’s often a quiet gap between what we believe and how we live—between our desire to walk closely with God and the uneven, hit-or-miss experience of our everyday walk.
What I’ve learned is this: most women aren’t lacking sincerity or devotion. They’re longing for a walk with God that feels steadier—less driven by guilt or performance, and more rooted in grace, trust, and God’s faithful presence.
That longing is not a failure.
It’s an invitation.
The lessons
Gathered over nearly half a century of walking with Jesus, these are the truths that have quietly held me steady again and again. They’ve met me in seasons of sorrow and uncertainty, reminded me of God’s nearness, and helped me find beauty, hope, and praise even when life felt fragile.
These lessons carried me through miscarriage, through a painful season in marriage, and into an entirely new chapter of life and ministry. They shaped how I learned to love well, how I approached the calling of motherhood, and how I came to understand marriage as a place where grace grows over time.
These are the same truths I return to still—and the ones I share here, in hopes they might steady you too.
Most of all, they led me into a deep and enduring friendship with God—one rooted not in striving, but in trust, honesty, and His faithful presence.
Come Walk With Me
I may not know you personally, but I care deeply about you as a sister in Christ—and I’m glad you’re here.
Like you, I’m learning what it means to walk with Jesus in everyday life—to trust Him more deeply, to keep going when faith feels uneven, and to grow in grace along the way.
If it’s helpful, I’m happy to walk alongside you with encouragement, honesty, and hope—sharing what I’ve learned over time, and cheering you on as God works in your life.
We’re headed for heaven, yes—but we’re also living here and now. And while the journey can be challenging in places, it can also be deeply meaningful and quietly joyful as we watch God meet us along the way.
Sisters on the Journey
What I Believe
I believe in a personal, loving God who created all things and still holds them together.
He is both all powerful and full of kindness—near to the brokenhearted and faithful in every season.
He knows us fully, loves us completely, and invites us all into relationship with Him.
I Believe in God
I Believe in Jesus Christ
I believe Jesus is the Son of God, sent to reveal the heart of the Father and make a way for us to be restored to Him.
Through His life, death, and resurrection, salvation was secured for all who would receive it.
The cross is where grace was given freely, forgiveness was made possible, and new life began.
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
I believe the Holy Spirit lives within every believer—He is our Comforter, Helper, and guide.
He strengthens us spiritually, bringing truth to life in our hearts and minds, and supplies the power we need to live faithfully.
We are never meant to walk with God alone.
I Believe God's word is Essential
I believe the Bible is living and active—true, trustworthy, and necessary for spiritual life and growth.
God’s Word shapes our understanding of who He is, who we are, and how we learn to walk with Him in everyday life.
It is not something simply to study, but something to live.
I Believe Salvation is a
Gift of Grace
I believe salvation is not earned, but received—by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
We are welcomed into God’s family not because of our performance, but because of His love.
From beginning to end, our life with God rests on what He has done, not what we can do.
This Matters Here Because
These beliefs shape the way I approach faith, growth, and discipleship.
They’re the reason this space emphasizes grace over striving, relationship over rules, and a steady walk with God over spiritual performance.
This is the faith I return to again and again—and the one I share here.
What I Believe
I believe in a personal, loving God who created all things and still holds them together.
He is both all powerful and full of kindness—near to the brokenhearted and faithful in every season.
He knows us fully, loves us completely, and invites us all into relationship with Him.
I Believe in God
I Believe in Jesus Christ
I believe Jesus is the Son of God, sent to reveal the heart of the Father and make a way for us to be restored to Him.
Through His life, death, and resurrection, salvation was secured for all who would receive it.
The cross is where grace was given freely, forgiveness was made possible, and new life began.
I Believe in the Holy Spirit
I believe the Holy Spirit lives within every believer—He is our Comforter, Helper, and guide.
He strengthens us spiritually, bringing truth to life in our hearts and minds, and supplies the power we need to live faithfully.
We are never meant to walk with God alone.
I Believe God's word is Essential
I believe the Bible is living and active—true, trustworthy, and necessary for spiritual life and growth.
God’s Word shapes our understanding of who He is, who we are, and how we learn to walk with Him in everyday life.
It is not something simply to study, but something to live.
I Believe Salvation is a Gift of Grace
I believe salvation is not earned, but received—by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
We are welcomed into God’s family not because of our performance, but because of His love.
From beginning to end, our life with God rests on what He has done, not what we can do.
This Matters Here Because
These beliefs shape the way I approach faith, growth, and discipleship.
They’re the reason this space emphasizes grace over striving, relationship over rules, and a steady walk with God over spiritual performance.
This is the faith I return to again and again—and the one I share here.
My Faith Journey
Local Avon Lady drops by with little tubes of lipstick and the Good News that God loves me..
1971
After almost 13 years of walking with Jesus I go off the rails. The only good thing about backsliding is now I'm terrified of ever doing it again.
1983
I marry my Mr. Right who's really Mr. Grace. Really! God sets us both on an incredible path of joy and blessing in serving Him..
1985
We move to Elk Grove in northern California and soon start a church. We get stretched and our faith grows like crazy. We get a front row seat to watch God do a beautiful thing among a growing group of believers at Calvary Chapel Laguna Creek.
1990
And just when we think the most important things we'll do in God's plan are behind us. . .He opens a new and completely unexpected door. We go to Ghana, West Africa to start a Bible Training Centre.
2000
Me at
the wheel!
see, dreams do
come true!
crazy, huh?
We return to Ghana and hold Women's Conferences all over the country. The hardest travel and the most fun I've ever had!
2014
We head to Ghana for more Conferences and village ministry, but first we tramped around France for a month eating the most delicious food imaginable and seeing everything but the Riviera. Is there anything more fun than traveling with your best friend?
2015
