Verve: vigor, spirit, enthusiasm

 

The Re(Verve)al Project was born during one of the most difficult periods of my life. My mother had just died, I had just quit my career, I was engaged and mildly freaking out about getting married, and I was in the middle of a quarter life crisis…having two degrees and still no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I was also a new Christian navigating life with Jesus on my own, while in a paralyzing depression. I wanted to give up.

I knew I needed to revive my life. Not only revive it, get my VERVE back. I have always loved writing and people, however I kept my writing very personal. I made the decision then, that I would face my fears and start a blog. I just had to figure out which of my passions to devote it to. It took over 2 years. 2 years of excited brainstorming, and then starting from scratch again and again. Each time I began to feel I had a plan, I would fear I was not enough of an “expert” in that particular field, and my voice did not matter.

FINALLY, In January 2017 I felt God nudge me. It was a lazy afternoon and He spoke to my heart: “Amber, buy your domain name today and start building. Now.“ So I did. As soon as I pushed through my fear and started building, the decision on a topic was clear. I would make The Re(verve)al Project about my own journey to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus. A meaty, honest, relatable, and interactive blog; Where real relationships could form, and true iron sharpens iron fellowship would be experienced with people around the world.

Now, here you are… willing to come with me on this journey. Thank you!

I am so honored to be a small part of your week, and I hope that what you receive here will have eternal results.

 

Excited for the days ahead and our adventures together,

Amber Santoyo

God your will not mine, your love not mine, your eyes not mine, your words not mine, your strength not mine.