I needed to step back . . . I don’t know about you, but for me, the world got too loud. From the moment I wake up until I lay down to sleep, there is a constant downloading of information. I got sucked in. As a content creator, it is almost impossible not to get …
When You Come to Christ the War Becomes Visible
I have two friends very close to my heart. A brother and a sister in Christ, and right now, they are struggling… One is going through a painful divorce while raising little children. The other is a single parent fighting difficult family members who have different beliefs. It is clear they are facing serious trials, …
How to Get Closer to God in 2026
As I am writing this, I realize I am writing to myself just as much as to anyone else. Every year we make New Year’s resolutions. We focus on diet, fitness, habits, and goals. But how often do we stop and ask ourselves a deeper question?How can I get closer to God?How can I become …
When You Can’t Change Others: Finding True Peace This Christmas
Reflections on Relationships The holiday season is here. Does it make you happy or sad, or perhaps a little bit of both? I wonder how many of us struggle with relationships during this time. How many times have we been hurt by rude comments, a cold shoulder, or even a mean look? I have often …
Less Scrolling, More Scripture
What Am I Consuming Daily? It is a question I have been asking myself more and more. I wake up knowing I need to pray and read the Bible, but instead I reach for my phone. When I finally get a free moment in the middle of the chaos, the cooking, the cleaning, the diaper …
A Quiet Start
Welcome to Gospel Guided Living. I’m Ivana. Follower of Jesus, a devoted wife, and a mother of three. For a long time, I felt the world was getting a little too loud, so I decided to step back and find a calmer way to share my heart. This blog is a quiet space for the things that matter …





