Chrystal Evans Hurst

How do you hold on to hope in moments of suffering? When you experience heartache and loss, you can feel like things will never get better. As the days pass by, I know firsthand how the weight of disappointment grows greater with the passing of time. Even if you are trying to hold [...]

I’m on a plane for work about 15-20 times a year. I don’t always fly first class, but I believe in maximizing the use of my credit card so I can increase the status with my favorite airline to maximize my points and get bumped up to first every now and again! As [...]

Is it hard for you to see Jesus at work in your everyday life? The busyness of life can often blind you to the very things God is trying to reveal to you. My oldest daughter, Kariss Farris, has learned how to look for Jesus in real-life moments. She notices Him while running [...]

Are your feelings trying to tell you something? As someone who feels deeply, I can assure you that the feelings you express (intentionally or unintentionally) are often an outworking of what is going on in your heart. (Luke 6:45) When you keep your feelings inside, you might also be setting yourself up for [...]

Why are adult friendships so complicated? If you’ve ever wondered why making and maintaining friends is difficult the older you get, trust me, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is an epidemic in this country.  How is it possible that we are more connected than we’ve ever been but [...]

Are you a good steward of your relationships? Do you make time for your spouse? Do you encourage your children?  If you struggle to answer any of these questions, know that you will have a tough time pouring into others if you don’t first pour into yourself. In this episode of The Sister [...]

How do you know when you’ve reached your breaking point? Life can throw so much at you that before long, you can find yourself completely stressed out and overwhelmed.  That’s why it’s imperative for you to consistently check in with yourself. Just as you would when driving a car, you must pay attention [...]

Are you showing up authentically? You may find it difficult to truly connect with others if you aren’t comfortable with your own story. But I’m here to tell you, there is so much freedom in embracing all of who you are without shame.  My lifelong friend Jada Edwards joined me to chat about [...]

When was the last time you felt FOMO (the fear of missing out)? What if that fear is causing you to miss out on the joy of the season you’re in right now? On the other side of all that you wish you could have is an appreciation for all that you have [...]

Are you pacing yourself as you set goals for 2024? I know that it can be tempting to race towards the finish line, but how you start now will determine where you end up this time next year. It may seem counterintuitive to slow down when everyone around you is racing to the [...]