Have you ever stopped to thank God for the heart that keeps you alive? Every time you wake up, your heart is beating. What a gift! But beyond the physical heart is another heart we need—a heart that knows God, seeks Him, and desires an authentic relationship with Him. Recently, while studying Scripture, I found something fascinating: the heart we need to know God is a gift He is willing to give us. We don't have to figure it all out on our own. Think about these two Scriptures: “I will give...
7 days ago • 1 min read
The NYTA life is not just about knowledge or action; it is also about relationship. Matthew 6:33 tells us to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, with the promise that all these things shall be added unto us. These things include food, clothing and the everyday needs of life. It is a call to prioritize God and trust Him with the rest. But what does it mean to seek Him? Jeremiah 29:13 says, “And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” NYTA...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Like a precious stone whose worth cannot be measured, Knowledge is a hidden gem we too often overlook. I never realized the depth and value of knowledge until I began to study God’s word: the Bible, which is a treasure. It is remarkable how many blessings are tied to knowledge, according to the Scriptures. All things that pertain to life and godliness are found through knowledge (2 Pet 1:3). Strength and exploits are found in knowledge (Dan. 11:32). Increased strength is found in knowledge...
21 days ago • 1 min read
Dear NYTA family, Thank you so much for being part of the NYTA story. Your continued engagement with this newsletter, the music, the book, and the fashion line has been encouraging to me. Your feedback and words of encouragement mean so much to me. And I especially love how the phrase “Not Your Typical Anything” has become a part of your everyday language as you acknowledge the unique and extraordinary being God has created you to be. Today’s newsletter is a “Not Your Typical Anything”...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Though the World Fails to See…I Am Known. We all want to be seen. We want to be noticed, heard, appreciated, and affirmed. There is something about being acknowledged for a job well done that brightens our day. We welcome it because it makes us feel valued. But what happens when reality does not align with that desire? What happens when you find yourself feeling unseen, unnoticed, disregarded, or insignificant? When others make you feel like you are less than or not enough, it can be easy to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
What do you do when life is “lifing”? Life is complex. Things don’t always go as planned, and challenges come in different shapes, sizes, and intensities. None of us is exempt. Being a NYTA doesn’t mean we are exempt either. Our extraordinary, purpose-filled NYTA life does not eliminate challenges. What it gives us is a different kind of strength—the kind that doesn’t come from us but from knowing God and knowing who we are in Christ. There is strength in knowledge, especially the knowledge...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
The thin line... I have shared many beautiful realities of the NYTA life—the atypical, extraordinary, purpose-filled life that is our rightful state. This life flows from knowing who we are and whose we are. Knowing is a beautiful place to live, and knowledge is powerful. Knowing God—and knowing who we are in and through Him—produces boldness and confidence. But NYTA confidence has nothing to do with our own ability; it is rooted entirely in His ability. The danger of knowledge, however, is...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Two weeks ago, I introduced you to "I am..." and last week, I shared "He is...". Our “I am…” is based on “He is…” It is dependent on it. This is because our identity is found in Him. If "I am" is dependent on "He is," then it is critical to know that He is, and to know who He is, because it's in knowing Him that you come to know your "I am," and to become the "I am" God created you to be. Knowing is key. You cannot be who you don't know you are. And you cannot know who you are if you don't...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Have you ever wondered how everything that exists came into being? Have you paused to look at creation? Take a moment to look at the everyday beauty around you…the trees, the flowers, sunlight. Picture the beauty of sunrise and the breathtaking sunset that gently creeps up in the later part of the day. One of the things in creation that baffles me is the cloud. I sometimes stare outside my window and just gaze into the sky, watching the clouds form. I can’t help but admire the various shapes...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Have you ever stopped to ask yourself the question – Who am I? In your answer, do you have your degrees, titles, credentials and qualifications included? Did you talk about your job or career? Did you mention your role within your family structure? The truth is many of the ways we describe ourselves hold a much lesser value than who we really are. Getting familiar with the word of God is so critical to accurately describing and understanding ourselves. The most accurate description of who we...
2 months ago • 1 min read