Chrystal Evans Hurst

When was the last time you felt truly rested? I’m not talking about the struggle to get enough sleep at night, although that is important. When was the last time you got rest for your soul? My friend Asheritah Ciuciu joined me for a chat about finding true rest in Jesus. She is [...]

Do you typically wait until the last possible minute to plan for the holiday season? Nobody needs that kind of stress in their lives.  The holidays come around the same time every year, yet many of us fail to learn from last year’s mistakes. It doesn’t have to be this way. You can [...]

The holidays are coming, and I want to know, how are your stress levels? This time of year can feel like one big event after another. There are parties to attend, spaces to decorate, gifts to buy, and outfits to choose from – all of which equal planning and money.  Overall, this is [...]

What feelings stir up in your heart when you scroll through social media? Do you feel compelled to compare yourself to other people when you see them post about their beautiful homes, perfect relationships, or successful careers? Well, let me free you up... It is normal to find yourself comparing yourself to others. [...]

Do you know what it is to fully live your life?  One of my goals in creating the content I share is to make sure that YOU are living a life that you love. Recently, I sat down for an in-person discussion with a dear friend who has had an experience of, what [...]

Are you struggling to make time for the friendships in your life? Listen, I get it. The undercurrent of many of our lives is busyness. Considering how to work another thing into an already full schedule is often not what any of us would prefer to do. But making room for deep and [...]

As women, we have so many responsibilities to tend to at any given time. Keeping up with home, ministry, and everything in between can feel like an impossible feat.  How do you keep showing up when you feel like you’re running on empty?  Right at the end of our strength is God’s grace. [...]

Have you ever stopped to pay attention to the rhythm of your breathing? Just try it now. Take one deep breath in. Take one deep breath out. There is something about taking a moment to focus on our breathing that brings the important things back into focus.  One thing I know for sure [...]

Are you comfortable with how God made you? If we are honest, many of us aren’t. We struggle to be everything for everyone. We strive to make sure we are checking off all the boxes. We work to meet everyone’s expectations. And in the end, all of our effort still causes us to [...]

What is your body telling you? For many of us, listening to our bodies doesn’t come naturally. Despite our many attempts at self-care, tuning into our deepest needs tends to come second. But what would happen if you took the time to be with you? To feel the shifts in your body? To [...]