Michelle is passionate about sharing the truth of who Jesus is and what that means for everyday life. Her Scripture-based messages encourage, challenge, and meet people right where they are.

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Lessons From My Plum Tree

In this teaching, Michelle reflects on how God used a struggling plum tree in her backyard to reveal the condition of her own overwhelmed heart. Drawing from John 17, she explores the pressures of stress and burnout and invites listeners into the practice of abiding in Christ.

Scripture Focus: John 17
Focus Areas: Stress, burnout, abiding

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Learning to Lament

In this teaching, Michelle explores the biblical practice of lament through the life of David and Psalm 61. She shares lessons learned through profound grief — including loss she could not control and grief tied to a personal decision — and points listeners to the comfort, mercy, and hope found in a sovereign God.

Scripture Focus: Psalm 61

Focus Areas: Grief, parenting, abortion recovery

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Just Lay it Down

In this message, Michelle reflects on watching her toddler struggle to drag a suitcase far too big for him to carry — and how that simple moment mirrored her own tendency to hold onto burdens she was never meant to bear. Rooted in Hebrews 12:1–3, this teaching invites listeners to lay down what weighs them down and fix their eyes on Jesus.

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 12:1–3
Focus Areas: Laying down burdens, fixing our eyes on Christ

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Remember the Basics

In this message, Michelle invites women to return to the foundational truths of their faith — remembering their salvation, trusting in the sufficiency of Christ, and growing toward spiritual maturity. Rooted in 2 Peter 1:1–15, this teaching offers encouragement for steady, meaningful spiritual growth.

Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 1:1–15
Focus Areas: Spiritual growth, spiritual maturity

The Scarlet Cord

In this message, Michelle reflects on the story of Rahab and the scarlet cord, offering a powerful reminder that God works through women who are faithful and obedient — regardless of their past. Rooted in Joshua 2 and 6, this teaching points to themes of redemption, hope, and learning to wait on God’s promises, making it especially fitting for the Christmas season or any time a reminder of God’s faithfulness is needed.

Scripture Focus: Joshua 2 & 6
Focus Areas: Christmas, redemption, hope, learning to wait