Chrystal Evans Hurst

When was the last time you allowed yourself to dream? I know that life can cause you to silence the desires of your heart. Sometimes, it takes the wisdom of someone who has gone before you to remind you to dream again. My “Aunt Jo” is that source of wisdom for me. She’s [...]

Do you ever feel like life is one big to-do list that never seems to get shorter? Have you been searching for the perfect planner, the ultimate system, or that one life hack that will finally help you “do it all” and “do it right?”  We live in a world that celebrates optimization [...]

Sometimes, I look at the women in my life, and I can see it all in their eyes. The anxiety, the fear, and the worry are evident without them saying a word. We girls often carry the weight of the world on our shoulders and the worry that often comes with it. No [...]

Have the wounds of rejection caused you to believe you’re not enough? Maybe rejection has left you feeling that you will never be enough. Never enough for your family to accept you. Never enough to be included in the friend group. Never enough for the promotion you’ve worked so hard for.  If you [...]

How did I celebrate the 500th episode of my podcast? By taking a trip down memory lane with my one and only sister, Priscilla Shirer, of course! On this special episode of The Sister Circle Podcast, I sat in the hot seat while Priscilla interviewed me. She’s my personal cheerleader, and even though [...]

Are you in a season of new experiences at every turn? If you’re struggling with making sense of your current situation, know that it’s okay to do so without shame. After all, every single woman you know is navigating something. Maybe you’re a new mom learning how to care for a little one [...]

Are you aware of the impact you have on others? I’m often caught off guard (in the best way possible) when someone tells me that something I said helped them in some way. Even if no one has told you yet, the wisdom that you have to share with others matters as well. [...]

Are you terrified of making the wrong decisions? When choosing whether to walk into a new space or out of your current one, feelings of uncertainty can convince you that you’re better off not making a decision at all. Many of us are tasked with making choices at every turn. The fatigue that [...]

Is it time for you to set boundaries in your friendships? I know this is a deep question, so let’s break this thing all the way down. Let me start by saying this: It’s also okay for you to communicate your limits with your acquaintances and even your besties.  Not only is it [...]

For many moms, the idea of homeschooling sounds nice, but it can feel too far out of reach. And I get it. Teaching kids at home without a supportive community and access to resources can appear to be a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be.  Sometimes, you just need to hear [...]

Is it hard for you to show kindness to certain people in your life? Better yet, is there anyone that you love out of obligation rather than out of the love of Christ? Listen, I think most of us have been there. Despite our best efforts, we don’t get along with everyone and [...]

Are you paying attention to your life? If you find yourself coasting through life without intention, then, my friend, it’s time for a change.  Just think about it. Have you ever traveled somewhere, and the next thing you know, you’ve arrived at your destination with no recollection of the journey? Well, it’s that [...]

Is the Lord calling you to pivot in this season of your life? You may have a specific outcome in mind for your life, but when things look differently than you hoped, it may be a chance to step out of your comfort zone and step into faith. Listen, sometimes you must go [...]

Have you ever experienced a friendship breakup?  Losing a friend can be tough to navigate, especially when you don’t see it coming. But honestly, it’s tough even when you know a friendship is coming to an end.  Sometimes a friendship ends as a result of a disagreement or a lack of reciprocity in [...]

Have you ever felt like your gifts don’t align with the season that you’re in? Maybe you have a gift that you feel compelled to share with the world, but the doors aren’t opening up for you. Instead of getting stuck in a place of discontentment, I challenge you to view a closed [...]

Have you taken the time to prepare for what you’ve prayed for? When we submit our desires to God, we can become so focused on getting to our destination later that we fail to live our lives well in the here and now. Our rush to reach our goals can cause us to [...]

How much intentionality do you put into your friendships? The work of developing and maintaining your circle of friends can be challenging at times, but you know what? It’s totally worth it. It would take all day for me to explain all the ways in which my sister circles have enriched my life. [...]

What a friend we have in Jesus. If I close my eyes, I can hear the melody of this hymn in my head. And while the lyrics ring true, there are times that I have to remind myself that Jesus is indeed my friend. Of course, I understand this in my head, but [...]

When I reflect on my life, do you know what stands out? All of the small things I’ve done that led me to the big things God had in store for me.  I can trace this back to many experiences in my life. I ran track in high school. While I loved the [...]

One recent weekday evening, my daughter, her husband, and their children stopped by for dinner. That means two adults and five children descended upon my home, bringing with them, a little bit of chaos. Adding even more fun to the slightly frenetic atmosphere, my friend Michelle also stopped by. She arrived with vegan [...]