About

¡Bienvenido!

My name is Liv! I’m a lanky lady from London, and a Christian lifestyle blogger with a soul that’s on fire for Jesus.

I help new and born-again Christians pursue their faith authentically and navigate the transformative journey of becoming a Christian, because I know how hard that process can be!  

Over here in my neck of the woods you’ll find nothing but real, relatable content that will empower you to renew your mind in Christ, strengthen your faith, and maintain a healthy Christian lifestyle.

Keep scrolling to discover more about my story and what motivates me…

My Story

I like to describe myself as a dreamer and someone who delights in good food, enjoyable company and deep conversations. Writing is both a hobby and a gift that I possess, and I find joy in the little things like pro wrestling and a good cup of coffee! Oh and I’m a missionary who has recently completed two life changing mission trips in Puerto Rico and Brazil!

In 2020, my life took a major turn when I embraced Christianity with an open heart. I was traumatised, lost, broken, angry, bitter, and depressed…but letting Jesus into my life changed everything.

Four years later I’m a woman on fire for the Lord who’s experienced more breakthroughs than I could have ever imagined. My life is far from perfect, but the joy, peace, and happiness I have right now is indescribable. It doesn’t make any sense and is something that once seemed unobtainable. Fear no longer controls me; addictions that were ruining my life have been broken, my heart has been healed and restored. I’ve been set free…but the great news is that you can be too!

However, as much as I love Jesus and my life has drastically transformed; I’d be lying if I said this transformation has been easy. The first two years of my born-again journey were rocky! They involved a prolonged and intense process of refinement and renewal. Not only did this consist of conviction and repentance, I had to work through a challenging process of deliverance, multiple heartaches and loss, and battle episodes of isolation too. It’s been a beautiful yet grimy and uncomfortable process but through it all, I can honestly tell you that I don’t regret a thing!

One foot in, one foot out

Initially, I spent a lot of time at war with myself and was half in half out when it came to pursuing my faith and taking it seriously. Part of me wanted to let go and give it my all, but deep down I was petrified of what would happen and what people would think of me. I didn’t want to surrender parts of my life and follow God’s guidance because I didn’t know what was waiting for me on the other side. I struggled to believe in God’s promises and break free from sin, plagued by intense feelings of doubt and hypocrisy.

Can someone like me really change? How can God love me after all the horrible things I’ve said and done? Why on earth would he possibly use someone like me? These are all questions I asked myself constantly.

But life became particularly turbulent shortly after I decided to get baptised in April 2022. While publicly declaring my faith was both a special moment and a huge milestone, I wasn’t prepared for the backlash that came with it. Days later, I hit the lowest point I’d ever experienced in my life. At a time when I thought I’d feel liberated and on fire for my faith, I ended up becoming more anxious than ever before and at one point I even felt suicidal.

I loved Jesus so much and tried my hardest to pursue my faith, but I still couldn’t break away from sin and I struggled to fully transition into a more holy and righteous Christian lifestyle. But the problem is, the closer you get to Jesus, the more conviction you feel, and I eventually it all just became too much.

The things I struggled with were rarely discussed at church or in Christian spaces so I felt discouraged and uncomfortable opening up about them. It was a lonely time where I felt like an imposter, living a double life! Internally I was struggling but externally I was going to every church function I could and you’d find me there with my hands in the air, clapping, praising, smiling and worshipping. It didn’t take long for the strain of keeping up appearances to wear me down, and soon enough I was exhausted.

I desperately wanted to come clean and be honest about how I felt because the frustration and discomfort were starting to erupt uncontrollably within me. As a Christian, I felt like I should know better, yet no matter how much I wanted to change, temptation was still leading me astray. Before I knew it my self-esteem plummeted to it’s lowest point leaving me hopeless. There didn’t seem to be an end in sight.

I never expected my born-again journey to be this challenging. Thinking about it all now, I don’t know what I expected, but I remember seeing so many testimonies of Christians having radical encounters with Jesus that involved instant deliverance, healing and transformation. At first this inspired me and filled me with hope, but the more time passed, it just started making me feel resentful. I became frustrated and disappointed because that wasn’t my story or how things unfolded for me.

However, as unpleasant as my circumstances were, they forced me to tap out, surrender and accept that there had to be more to life than what I was experiencing. I couldn’t take any more. I was tired of fighting against myself and God’s will and I realised that I was trying to do everything in my own strength. I needed Jesus. He was the only way out. So I broke down and gave it all to him. I didn’t want to maintain a façade anymore, I just wanted to be the real me and get to a better place. But to achieve that I knew I’d be required to make myself vulnerable and get real with God, as well as myself and that terrified me! There would be no more lying, no more hiding, shame or guilt. I wanted better.

So, in May 2022 I decided to take the plunge! I put my big girl pants on and with tears streaming down my face I got on my knees and gave God a VIP pass with access to every aspect of my life, including the parts I’d concealed for so long. I was petrified and it was painful, but I let him in any way and I have no intention of ever going back!

He cleaned and healed every wound and without him, I would never have found the courage to start my authentic journey living life as Liv: a born-again Christian trying her best to pursue Jesus and navigate such a beautiful faith in a broken world. He helped me overcome every obstacle and carried me through, using the highs, lows, and lessons to better myself and my circumstances. But within this series of life-changing events, he also encouraged me to boldly embrace my creative identity once and for all, and that is how Real Life with Liv was born!

But why blogging?

Originally this blog was going to be my creative outlet and a way for me to try and support others. I was fed up with the lack of authentic honest content online, particularly for Christians. I wanted to speak out and provide hope and facilitate honest conversations about the struggles of Christianity, because that’s what I needed and I knew I wasn’t alone. But towards the end of 2023, my wilderness season started coming to an end and I felt God leading me in a different direction.

Jesus pulled me out of the darkness and while I’m extremely grateful, my heart breaks knowing that there’s still so many people stuck there because I know he wants to save them too. It may sound a little cliché, but I want to be part of the change that I want to see in this world which is more relevant and supportive Christian content. The type that provides practical nuggets of wisdom to new and born-again Christians to help them overcome their challenges and go deeper with Christ. Content that not only uplifts and encourages them, but also corrects and reflects the truth and the good news of the gospel in an honest and relatable way. So, I decided to create just that using the gift that I believe the Lord has given me.

The Mission

The broken place is horrible, but spending so much time there built and refined me and I believe that I have a responsibility to speak out about my experiences and use the lessons I’ve learned to show others that breakthrough and freedom is possible. I’m trying to rescue people from hell by the power of the Holy Spirit, because I’ve been there and trust me…it’s a very real place!

Transitioning from worldly to kingdom culture is so worth it but for most of us this isn’t an easy shift. It’s often downplayed or overlooked and as a result, there are so many Christians still living in bondage. I’m determined to make a difference and do my part by helping new and born-again Christians pursue their faith authentically and navigate the transformative journey of becoming a Christian.

We are called to be set apart and to have the mind of Christ but to obtain this, things in our lives and our minds have to change. We have to start living a counter-cultural lifestyle and believing God’s word, but this can be difficult to to get to grips with and execute at first, especially when you’re still adjusting to concept of being in the world but not of the world.

So here at Real Life With Liv, my mission is to come alongside new and born-again Christians and pass the baton on. As a fellow born-again believer who learnt the hard way, I want to use my personal experience and the lessons the Lord’s taught me to offer real-life insights and wisdom to help you level up your faith and overcome the things that are preventing you from living an authentic and righteous Christian life.

So, let’s do life together!

Now don’t get it twisted! I’m not the holiest Christian you’re ever going to come across. I still struggle with various aspects of my faith, and I don’t always get things right either. Spoiler alert – none of us do! My journey has been a chaotic, humbling yet incredible experience and God’s still working on my mind, heart, and character. He always will be. But that isn’t what this is about. The most important things is that I have a personal relationship with Jesus, I’m passionate about my sharing faith and helping other people, and everything I share on this platform comes straight from the heart and lived experience. This platform has been built on Jesus and he is the centre of everything I share here.

Join me on the transformative journey of becoming and remaining a true disciple of Christ because we can’t do this alone! I want this to be a safe space for us to grow, become equipped, dig deeper and get real with God! To share authentic, relatable content that reflects the love and light of Christ and provides an honest insight into the born-again Christian lifestyle without diluting it or avoiding difficult topics and conversations.

Anyway, that’s enough about me. I pray that this blog blesses you, supports you with the renewal of your mind and helps you strengthen your faith in Christ. You have power, authority and a new identity in Christ and I want to help you process that and walk in it. What God has for you is beyond your wildest dreams so get ready, because its time to receive it!

Thank you for taking the time to visit, it’s appreciated! I’d love to hear all about your faith journey, your milestones or the challenges you’re currently facing. Please feel free to leave a comment below or connect with me.

Bendiciones,

Liv x