From Restless to Rooted in Christ

Hello, Beloved. I’m so glad you’re here.

I’m Crystal Storms—writer, artist, podcast host, life coach, and most of all, a woman learning to live rooted in the love of Christ. But the peace and purpose I now walk in came after a long season of striving, uncertainty, and soul-deep exhaustion.

For years, I was a Christian woman who loved God … but still felt overwhelmed, weary, and spiritually off-center.

I’d have moments of closeness with Him, but they were fleeting. Then I clung to His promise:

“You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with your whole heart.”

jeremiah 29:13

That year, I began reading the Bible from cover to cover—a rhythm I’ve continued every year since 2009, even creating the Close to His Heart Bible Reading Plan to help others do the same.

The more I sought Him—in His Word, through worship, listening to teachers, sitting in stillness—the more I found Him. Slowly, the fog lifted. Peace took deeper root.

I started sharing what I was learning through blogging, writing devotionals, and eventually painting and designing patterns as a creative outlet.

Along the way, God gave me “words of the year”—quiet arrows pointing me toward trust, delight, surrender, and deeper growth. Each step grew my faith and called me to more—more rest, more purpose, more of Him.

Rooted in Love, Expressed Through Art & Encouragement

Now, through writing, art, coaching, and speaking, I help you rest in your belovedness, hear God’s whisper, and flourish in His peace and purpose.

This verse is the heartbeat of my work. It’s not just a comforting truth. It’s the invitation God extends to us daily: To stop striving. To start living rooted in His love.

A Bit More About Me

I’ve been married to my best friend Tim for 30 years and we share our home with the sweetest little Yorkie, Minnie. Together, we’ve weathered storms, celebrated joys, and learned that the most lasting growth happens when we’re rooted in grace.

Your Journey to Rest Starts Here

If you’re feeling weary, uncertain, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

That’s why I created the Be Still: 5 Days to Heart Rest devotional—a free guide to help you slow down, soak in God’s presence, and find rest for your soul.

Sign up below to receive your copy and begin the journey to a life rooted in peace, purpose, and grace.

Let’s walk this beautiful path together, beloved friend.