Do you ever feel like Martha but want to be more like Mary? Check out this lesson the Lord is teaching me in a new season of life, while I try to juggle my day to day life.

Scripture I read today is from Luke 10:38-42.

Do you ever feel like sometimes you can do more for the Lord, and that you can really serve Him, but something is just standing in your way? Well, I’m here to read the scripture to you that stood out to me and essentially what I learned is that we need to stop making excuses to follow Jesus, and to be His true disciples.

(Luke 9:57-62)

The only person standing in the way is really ourselves. Rather, you cannot commit to Jesus halfway. Committing to the Lord, definitely take sacrifice. I believe we got to stop making excuses and saying “not now, Lord”.

In this New Year’s episode, I reflect on how God often teaches me through one defining word each year—2025 was a year all about forgiveness. I share my personal journey of learning why forgiveness isn’t always easy, why it doesn’t depend on whether others apologize or deserve it, and how it ultimately sets me free. Drawing from Scripture and my own experiences, I encourage listeners to let go of resentment, bitterness, and past hurts as we step into 2026 with clean hearts. This episode is a reminder that forgiveness is a powerful act of obedience, healing, and spiritual freedom.

This has been one of the hardest episodes for me to record. I have a special guest joining me for support, my wonderful husband, Jake!

This is my story on where I came to know God and how despite it being place that caused me pain and how it didn't always teach God's truth. God still used that to save me.

This episode was improvised, and I tried to edit it as much as I could. But more importantly I included the verses that we mentioned since we didn't reference them fully.

John 14:6

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

James 1:2-4

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

Matthew 7:21-23

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ 23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

Romans 16:17-18

17 I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites,[f]and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Matthew 7:15

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves .

Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

Genesis 50:19-20

19 But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? 20 As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people[b] should be kept alive, as they are today.

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A few years ago I identified myself as a timid and overly anxious person. I was also constantly filled with fear.

But I learned to overcome my fear of the unknown through faith, which enabled me to travel alone for the first time. During a stressful airport trip, Gods gentle reminder to "be still" helps me trust that things will work out. Now, I am new to motherhood, and the Lord still uses this moment to remind me of how to overcome new fears.

The podcast formerly known as "Living Life with a Seed of Faith" has been renamed to "Mama needs cafecito and Jesus" following the birth of the my first child; I am in a new season where I am encountering new challenges. My daughter has inspired me to be better every day and so this podcast's focus has shifted to sharing life lessons, scripture, faith, connecting with other mothers, and sharing personal experiences and testimonies. Still, planting a seed of faith and pointing others to Christ. I named the podcast this because after a long night of hardly any sleep, I need coffee and Jesus!

Something the Lord placed on my heart a few days ago.

Serving the Lord with our gifts and talents can be a beautiful thing.

It can become dangerous though, when our motives or reasons behind serving no longer align with God’s will. Or when we are too focused on ourselves and being recognized instead of pointing others to Christ.

If you find yourself stuck or feel like the Lord has closed a door, it may be a good time to re-evaluate the reason behind serving. Are you serving yourself , or are you serving others whole-heartedly?

I will be sharing a bit about my personal experience with these questions in mind.