Today we’d like to introduce you to Jenny Dorlus.
Hi Jenny, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My story begins and continues with Jesus, who has led me into everything that I’ll touch on today. Before Jesus, I had my hand in several things that were unfulfilling and, truthfully, useless. I did a lot, but did nothing well, or to the standard of excellence that allows for fruitful and sustainable success. The reason for that was my lack of understanding of my purpose, which could only be revealed through Jesus. Once I developed a relationship with Him and uncovered why I was uniquely created into the woman I am, with the talents/gifts I possess, I began to see the success I had been striving for and have a better grasp on how to best utilize what comes naturally. Writing, teaching, and hosting events, all things I’m involved in now, are the fruit of that revelation and a commitment to being faithful to the Creator who continues to give me more.
I had no intention of creating a blog when I first started writing. What I now post as blog posts used to be letters between me and God or journal entries where I used literary devices to express emotions that I thought generalities couldn’t entirely encapsulate. After a while, I felt a nudge to share a version of that with the public, beginning with an Instagram page during the pandemic. I would post inspirational quotes, encouragement, or snippets of what I was processing through. That soon evolved to a website, and from there, the evolution continued. The website birthed the need for a weekly newsletter. The newsletter drew a crowd of supporters who desired more from me and my platform that would foster connection and challenge them spiritually. So that need, fueled by a word from God, made way for event hosting. I held my first event in February of 2025 and am looking forward to creating more events in the near future. Event hosting taught me how to use my voice and not just my pen and keyboard, so through that, I gained the confidence to teach and take up opportunities for public speaking.
It’s been an amazing journey, and I know that my brand/platform will continue to evolve. However, my prayer remains to be a vessel to Jesus, the same One who gave me all these talents and gifts, and knows how best to use them. Also, He knows what the best timing is for me to use them. So while I know there’s so much more that I could have already done and could do, I’m moving/growing at His pace of grace.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It hasn’t been a smooth road in the slightest. I often find myself wrestling with the timing of God, fighting my own insecurities, and dealing with the consequences of moving far too soon. There have been many roadblocks and circumstances that left me questioning whether or not building my platform was worth continuing. Especially early on, when the opinions of people who thought they understood the work God was doing in me but truly didn’t, got to my head. I let those opinions, combined with my own fears, cause me to give up being consistent or going more public with my voice. I would love to say that it was my own grit, hustle, and confidence that kept me moving forward in the midst of all those battles (and so much more I haven’t even mentioned), but it wasn’t. I credit God so, so much with everything I do because it’s all truly His doing. I wanted to give up because I didn’t think creating was worth all the pain, stress, and uncertainty. There are times now when I contemplate letting it all go. It’s God who restores my confidence and gives me all that I need to continue. He’s my confidence when I’m insecure. When financial pressures make it difficult to pursue certain steps, He’s been my provider. When people spoke their words of negativity over my blog or my future, He reminded me of His word over me that’s far more powerful than anything anyone has to say. When life knocked me every which way but loose, He was my steady foundation. He’s been my safety, my refuge, my comfort, and my guide. Though I still consider myself to be at the beginning of my journey, I know that nothing I’ve accomplished could have been accomplished without God.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
So I create faith-based content. I take a creative approach to truths that many seasoned Christians may be familiar with and relate to, but I’m also mindful of the non-believer who may not fully understand the underlying truths I write about, but appreciates the beauty of writing. I’m big on imagery and symbolism to further break down spiritual revelation. I also write about my own life experiences, hoping that my many testimonies may leave people encouraged and motivated to pursue the God who did it for me. I’ve written about God telling me to quit my job without a backup, then giving me a job offer within three days (Mount Moriah). I’ve written about how God told me to move to the DMV, and within three months, everything was put in place for me here, despite me not having family and friends out here (The Promise). I’ve written candidly about recent mistakes I’ve made (Including Peter). I’ve also written many holiday-inspired posts during the Christmas and Easter seasons that, I believe, give a new twist to common stories we hear often during those times. I like to say that all my writing is “breathed by the Holy Spirit but penned by me,” and I believe that’s what makes me different. He gives me these unique ideas, and He’s the orchestrator behind my life experiences. He’s also the one who draws people to my content, so I know that anyone who comes across my website and reads a post is not there by accident. My audience is not happenstance but sovereignty in action.
As of right now, I’m still trying to break into the event hosting space and figuring out what I can do more consistently that aligns with my brand. But I love bringing like-minded people together to connect, have meaningful discussions, and even develop their own writing styles.
What were you like growing up?
I was and am an introvert, through and through. I think that’s why I love writing so much and why my writing style has taken the form it has. I tend to be very introspective, not because I’m trying to be deep all the time but because that’s just how my inner world works. I process inwardly before I do outwardly. Reflection is how I make sense of my experiences, emotions, conversations, faith, and purpose. I thrive in the silence many would consider empty space. Alone time recharges me, so I love being alone. Not only does alone time recharge me, but it also sparks my creativity. I’m also the type of person who prefers meaning over volume, so deep conversations over small talk and fruitless interactions. I’m terrible at small talk because I’d rather not engage in it. And sometimes, not intentionally, that comes across in conversations with people. But I don’t consider myself withdrawn, moreso rooted. I’m this way now, and when I look back to my childhood, I’ve always been this way.
My writing has matured now, but I still loved to write as a child. Fun fact: In second grade, my teacher entered a haiku I wrote in class to a state-wide poetry competition, and I actually won. It was the first haiku I had ever written, and it made my Haitian parents very proud. It was also the first sign that God had given me a gift. I would even author books, typically shorter books about topics I can’t call to mind in this moment. Probably about school or nature. But overall, writing has always brought me joy for as long as I can remember. I was also the girl who was most herself when she was alone. In crowds or classes, I would refrain from sharing my thoughts or asserting my voice. Elements of that still exist today, even though I think God-fidence has transformed me in certain areas. Thankfully.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.gracefullyjenny.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennydorlus/
