Whispers of Faith. Writings of Wonder.

Through stories, Scripture, and reflections, TERRAH encourages women — weary or flourishing — to walk closely with God and find strength in His faithfulness.

Text on a soft, warm gradient background reads: "Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. Hebrews 11:1 HCSB terrah."

Fake or Faithful?

I used to think that if I didn’t feel it, I shouldn’t say it. If I said, “God is good,” while my heart was aching… If I said, “I trust Him,” while anxiety still squeezed my chest… If I lifted my hands in worship while questions were louder than clarity… Was that fake? Somewhere along the way, many of us absorbed the idea that authenticity means acting only on what we feel in the moment. If we don’t feel grateful, don’t say thank you. If we don’t feel trusting, don’t spe

Feb 263 min read

Close-up of red and yellow hawthorn fruit on a branch with green leaves. Text: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy... Galatians 5:22-23 HCSB."

Joy Is An Inside Job

I’ve been sitting with this truth for a while now, turning it over in my hands like a smooth stone pulled from a creek bed: Joy in Christ is personal. Not circumstantial. Not dependent on a church building. Not tied to a worship set or a particularly gifted pastor. Not guaranteed by good theology or a polished Sunday experience. Joy is fruit. And fruit only grows when it’s attached to the tree. For years, I think I expected joy to arrive through the right environmen

Feb 252 min read

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And Yet, I Will Trust

A reflection on trusting God in difficult times when justice feels delayed. Most of what I write in my journal is prayers and raw processing of thoughts and emotions about life as it happens in the moment. Sometimes writing is the only way I can get out of my head what is wreaking havoc in my heart and body. I don’t often share entries that sit close to unresolved circumstances, out of respect for the stories still being written alongside mine. But this one feels differen

Feb 182 min read

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A Gift Still Unfolding

I received the gift when I was just a young girl. Knees bent, heart open, faith simple and small — but sincere. I didn’t know all the right words. I didn’t understand the full depth of what I was saying yes to. But I knew this: Jesus loved me. He died for me. And I wanted to follow Him. That moment marked me. Not because I instantly became someone polished or perfect — but because something deep and eternal began. A rescue. A relationship. A slow, steady unwrapping of a

Nov 29, 20254 min read

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Your Race

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) I am standing on the sidelines as I watch you run your race, and my heart is beating wildly at the sweat upon your face. You’ve been running hard, running strong, but this track has stretched so long. Now the strength and joy you started with have slowly slippe

Oct 23, 20252 min read

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HATS

I have so many hats to wear —each one a different color. Some are big and some are small, and some are quite a bother. But every day I put them on, one right on top the other. I’m not sure how they all stay up — It’s quite a sight to see. In fact, with all these hats I wear, I’m sure you can’t see me.

Oct 17, 20253 min read

SEPARATION ANXIETY

Over the past month of a new school year, I have spoken these words of comfort multiple times to children struggling with separation from their parents and the comfort of their home.

Sep 6, 20252 min read