Chrystal Evans Hurst

Do you remember when you first fell in love with God? When your heart was on fire and you did everything you could to draw close to Him? The moments of getting to know someone are so special in the beginning because you understand the value of spending time together. But after a [...]

Twelve minutes a day. That’s all you need in order to read the entire Bible in one year. So why is it so important to commit to reading God’s word consistently? After all, connecting with God through Scripture is how intimacy with God is formed. Much like learning about a loved one through [...]

Have you ever felt like you were spinning out of control? Sometimes, anxiety can make you feel as though you can’t slow down no matter how hard you try. But that feeling isn’t always rooted in reality; it’s often rooted in your perception of reality. Don’t get me wrong, there are definitely times [...]

Are you tired of putting on your superwoman cape for everyone and everything?  As a woman, I can certainly identify with feeling overrun and overworked. And specifically, as a Black woman, the pressure to constantly be strong can feel downright debilitating. Now, this experience isn’t a new phenomenon for the women in my [...]

What is keeping you from walking in your full authority? No matter what may be holding you back, with God and with time, you can find your stride again. As a woman who wears many hats, I have to be intentional about tethering myself to God through every season so that as life [...]

Do you know that as a daughter of the King, you are royalty? Yes, you!  I know it’s easy to forget this truth in the hustle and bustle of daily life, but it’s one we need to hold onto.  Let’s be real. Life can be rough.  Along the way, many of us balance [...]

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 [...]