Meet Morgan

Hi! I’m Morgan Nickles, and I am a witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ. I’m also a mother to a teenage daughter, writer, and painter.

I have been part of several projects including starring in a short film in 2020, the independent publication of my first book, The Village of Daughters: A Collection of Short Stories, in 2022, and participated in solo and group art exhibitions for several years, all of which centered around the themes of identity and freedom. For instance, in the book, I wanted to remind young girls and women, specifically young Black girls and women, that freedom exists beyond their suffering…that what they were going through was only for a brief period of their life…that they had the power to change their circumstances. After its publication, I found myself always revising it, and then the moment came of my encounter with God and He drew me to Jesus. My eyes were opened, and I began to examine the way I was living. This eventually led me to discontinuing my book as the message presented a false freedom that exalted self. I realized that though my heart was good, I wasn’t serving the living and true God; thus leading people on a path of destruction. I am now led to point people to Jesus as he is the way, the truth, and the life (John 4:16). This message is evident in everything I do, including in my writing and paintings.

Waiting Area is a Christ-centered blog platform dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus. The written content aims to demonstrate how God’s Word provides the ultimate authority and guidance for how we should live. The topics are inspired by observations within the Christian community, everyday conversations, and the journey of raising a daughter in a Christian home. The hope is to encourage Christians and share the good news with non-believers that will ultimately prompt all to examine the standards they choose to live by.