Michelle Apples

Michelle Apples

Discovering Joy

I recently watched a YouTube video where Pastor Tim Ross addressed a single woman’s heartfelt question: “Why am I not married yet?” At first, she hesitated to acknowledge it, but deep down, her question stemmed from a strong desire that…

Single During the Holidays

As the holiday season rolls in, I know it can be tempting to fall into the ‘Single Blues’. Everywhere you look, romance seems to be in the air – it’s cold outside, and the idea of cuffing season is all…

Wait For God’s Best

Sometimes, I catch myself marveling at how my life has unfolded—especially this year, being married still feels surreal. Just three years ago, my husband wasn’t even on my radar. I couldn’t have bumped into him on the streets or been…

When Waiting Gets Tough

I totally get it—waiting for what you desire can really test your patience and faith. Sometimes you’re praying so hard for that next chapter in your life that you forget to fully appreciate where you are now. Whether you’re holding…

Living with Belief

Recently, I came across a powerful sermon by Stephanie Ike Okafor titled “Do You Believe?” It completely transformed my perspective on faith and opened my eyes to a practical approach I had never considered before. We all know Hebrews 11:1,…

Embracing The Present

As a child, I couldn’t wait to grow up. “I’m seven going on eight. I’m sixteen going on seventeen. I’m twenty going on twenty-one.” The allure of the next stage of life consumed my thoughts. Middle schoolers eagerly anticipate high…

You Will Win

As I further study the book of Ruth, I see how God’s hand preserved her. Despite the loss of her husband, God’s plan included her in the lineage of Jesus. What the enemy meant to destroy her with, God turned…