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Trusting God is not a natural thing. It's an invitation. It's a choice.

 

Often that invitation boils down to a question: Do I trust Him? 

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That question is at the heart of the YES necklace—a small symbol of faith and surrender.

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My name is Holly Starr. For many years, I’ve been a touring musician with a deep passion for encouraging people to trust God. I write songs about it. I speak about it. I do my best to live it. And I’m also the first to admit that it isn’t always easy. I constantly need reminders that God is bigger than my circumstances and cares more about them—and about me—than I do. I created the YES necklace to be that gentle reminder on the days I forget.

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In James 1:27, followers of Jesus are encouraged to care for widows and orphans—those who are experiencing deep distress. Caring for people who are hurting is a core value of Christianity. And yet, if I’m honest, I never quite knew what that was supposed to look like, especially when it came to widows.

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When I began making the YES necklaces, I found myself walking through a season of watching my Grandma Starr navigate widowhood. Seeing her pain broke my heart in a way I didn’t expect. I gave her a necklace simply hoping it might encourage her—and I was surprised by how much that small gift meant to her. It opened my eyes to the possibility that these necklaces could be more than jewelry. They could be a tangible way of choosing faith, and also a way of coming alongside someone who is hurting.

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Sometimes we want to reach out—but don’t know how. Maybe this can be a bridge for moments like that.

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I believe people who are suffering shouldn’t suffer alone. I’ve seen how the simplest things can restore hope to a weary heart: a phone call, a shared meal, a handwritten note, an invitation.

 

And sometimes—even a necklace.

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If you have a few minutes, it would mean a lot to me if you watched the video my brother and I made above. It shares this story more fully.

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Leaning in,
Holly Starr

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PS: It goes without saying—you don’t need a necklace to reach out to someone who is hurting. The necklace isn’t the point; it’s what it points to. But if it feels meaningful for your circumstances, I’m honored to link arms with you in this way. 💛