Author Archives: Chrissy L Whitten

I found myself still treading in deep water and waiting for my youngest to jump off the diving board on a Sunday evening this past month. I just kept treading and hoping she would find her bravery and strength. She had jumped off a twenty-five foot cliff a couple of summers ago. I knew sheContinue reading “Tenacity”

You wake up and see that streak count at one yet again. How does that make you feel? Have you let God, yourself, or others down? It doesn’t matter if it’s the Bible, workout, food log, or other apps that give a streak count. The truth is that we can feel defeated when we haveContinue reading “Streaks or Strength”

I want to remember this season of waiting. God has shaped and molded me through all the trials, struggles, and time. I’ve climbed mountains and felt like the timing has dragged. It’s not true though. He has set the perfect timing for all things. I had to go through these years to be ready forContinue reading “Waiting”

“Don’t be afraid; just believe” (Mark 5:36). Is it easier to be afraid or just believe? I think our natural state in life is to be afraid. In this state, there is darkness and a diminishing spirit. If we can transform afraid into belief, we can find hope and freedom. We can have light andContinue reading “Take Flight”

What do you do when you realize God allows things to happen? Yesterday, my world was turned upside down. I felt the weight of my load I’ve been carrying for eleven years regarding this book project. Thankfully, God brought me through it. I needed to lean on Him and know that He allows things toContinue reading “God Allows”

Trusting God isn’t easy, but letting go will give you His strength. My above book tagline that my sister-in-law, Leslie, picked from a list I created has been vital in my survival through the final stages of publication. There are a million things I’ve had to let go while trusting God’s plan. Nothing is perfect,Continue reading “THE FIGHT”

Chrissy L. Whitten holds a bachelor of science in leisure service management and a master of interdisciplinary studies in educational psychology, REMS, and leisure service management from Oklahoma State University (OSU). She has over thirty years’ experience working in youth programming and teaching fitness. She grew up in the Cushing and Stillwater, Oklahoma communities beforeContinue reading “ABOUT THE AUTHOR”

God’s timing is everything. I can make many plans, but His is the best one to accept and follow. Hello & welcome, old and new friends! My name is Chrissy Whitten. It’s been a hot minute since I virtually journaled, but I wanted a place to keep everyone updated and inspired when the time comes.Continue reading “WELCOME”