The End of an ERA

I’m a bit teary eyed writing this and I didn’t expect to be But this will be my very last post here I will no longer be sharing my past in this space because I believe God wants me to write about the redemption He has done in my life I never thought I would…

Train Ride Poems: Undone

Undone Can I tell my story without being dismissed as a victim, without being told my pain is just a mindset I need to change? Or being told that was the past yet I feel like I’m constantly running circles to even see the future  Many times I’m sitting around tables. With people while I…

The Real Jesus [ Poetry Series ]

I want the real JESUS Not the one given out at churches with cute coffee mugs I want the real jesus Taken out of the glass without the bubble wrap The real JESUS who holds your heart while dancing to the sound of your existence. who collects your tears but doesn’t tally your wrongs breaks…

Devotional: The Gospel in Unpaved Places

Suggested Reading: Romans 15 Many of us just want to share the gospel where the gospel is already set up. But if you read Romans 15:20, which I strongly encourage you to read in full, it encourages us to spread the gospel in unpaved places. Many of us want the way paved already for us….

Love & Libraries [Poetry Series]

The library carries such a sweet, delicate sound. One that has given me sweet peace when my world often feels so loud. The library carries power, yet many haven’t taken the time to unfold the hidden gems the library holds. While you can borrow many things, the knowledge is yours. The library feels hidden, although…

Paper + Pen God’s Very Gift To Me [Poetry Series]

Five-year-old me could be found during playtime, writing stories. I believe I was destined to be a writer at a very young age. God’s very gift to me was paper and pen. Writing saved my life; it safely released the toxin inside of me. At 34 years old, I’m never without a notebook. Writing allows…

Good News! Refined Treasures Podcast

It’s official! Refined Treasures is now a Podcast. Listen here If you enjoy reading you can now listen. I’m still in awe myself. You may say, why a podcast? I asked God the same thing friend. I love writing but speaking, umm, it’s not my specialty. In this season, I felt the Lord tugging me…

Praying Through Friendship & Sisterhood Breakups

This post started from desperate late night Google searches. ” How to overcome a Friendship Break Up” ” Will this pain every wear off” ” What can I do to stop thinking about the friendship that have became family” ” Do they hate me”, ‘”Will we ever be close again ” I never found what…

March Whispers: The Season Of Whispers

Everything in the world is LOUD but there you are whispering because you are not like the world. I believe you are in the whispers in this season so we can turn everything down and hear the true sounds. In order to hear someone whisper you must pay close attention. We must remove the everyday…

February Whispers: Come Home

Come back home where you belong. You have drifted but love awaits you? Forget social media. Forget staying Relevant. I the creator created you how much more relevance do you desire? Spend time with me. Get to know me. Build intimacy. Give me you. Let the clothes of religion fall and allow my love to…