Functional IQ Essays
Functional IQ is where faith, psychology, health, and practical wisdom come together. This section features essays designed to help women think clearly, understand patterns, and make wiser choices in everyday life. The goal is not just inspiration, but insight you can actually use.
The Health Benefits of Fermented Foods and Drinks: What the Science Actually Says
You have probably seen it. Somebody is sipping kombucha like it is a personality trait. Someone else is posting their sourdough starter like it is a newborn. Your friend swears
NAC and Glutathione: The Real Reason This Supplement Helps Some People
What science actually shows Glutathione (GSH) is one of your body’s main internal protection systems. It is the primary antioxidant inside your cells, and it helps your body stay steady
The Bigger Picture Behind Division in America
The church is missing it. We’ve become so entangled in partisan politics—left, right, red, blue—that we’re blind to the larger picture. Scripture already warned us about what’s unfolding, yet many
God’s Love Saved Me, But So Did His Warning
There’s a trend I’ve been seeing lately among believers, especially women who serve Christ, and I can’t stay quiet about it. It’s the idea that we shouldn’t focus on sin
Consistency Isn’t Just About Discipline. It’s About Alignment
We’ve come to know consistency as the discipline of doing things on time, in order, with excellence. We call it routine. We attach it to productivity. We equate it with
Built to Be Liked or Called to Be Whole?
I was having a conversation not too long ago about social media. A young person was asking me why I strongly recommend that they stay out of social media at
When Your Body Becomes Your Brand: The Silent Erosion of Identity
We don’t talk enough about what happens when your body becomes the business. When your body is the brand, and your personality is the performance, you stop being a person.
The Tithe: God’s Economy of Compassion
Let me tell you something that’s been heavy on my heart for a while now. I’ve been sitting with this, praying through it, and honestly just watching. Watching how the
It’s Not the Tool. It’s the Mindset: Why the Church Must Trade Fear for Discernment in the Age of AI
A meme recently made its rounds online: “Your future doctor is using ChatGPT to pass med school—so now’s a good time to start looking after your own health.” At first