There are seasons of life that feel like they’re moving slower than expected. I’ve often felt stuck, but I realize now that it wasn’t being stuck. It wasn’t stillness. It was slow, a slowness that I didn’t imagine. I had an idea in my head of how things will go, where I’ll be, what I’ll […]
What God Taught Me In The Quiet
There was a season recently where things got quiet. Not on the outside. Not in life (dealing with cancer was not quiet at all). Not in ministry (it’s been a lot and a lot of fun). But in writing, definitely quiet. Writing has always been my outlet of reflection and contemplation. I’ve kept a diary […]
Begin Again
It’s been a few months since I sat down to write here. This space holds my thoughts, stories, and lessons God teaches me about life and faith. But for a long time now, it’s gotten harder to write. I’ve always felt the need to wrap things up nicely. To always have a lesson or positive […]
An Understanding Of Peace
When fall brings both good news and hard news, faith can still stand firm and I have peace. Not peace that surpasses understanding, but an understanding of peace.
What God Taught Me in the Northern Lights Over California
On the last night of camp in Mendocino County, California, God checked off an item on my bucket list. Around 11:30 p.m., a few campers and staff decided to play night volleyball (I helped keep score). During the tiebreaker game, a camper called a time-out because her mom, who lived nearby, texted her saying the […]
When Faith Awakens: Reflections After VBS
We did it! After years of uncertainty and hesitations, we finally held Vacation Bible School again. The last time we had VBS was 2019. Back then, I had already designed a “Soul Wars: The Faith Awakens” theme for 2020, not knowing the world would shut down. Since then, things have felt…heavy. Volunteer numbers dropped. My […]
Turning 40 Years Old and My 2025 OneWord
I’m 40! It’s a milestone birthday, but the truth is, I don’t feel any big shift. I’ve been waiting for it to drop, that je ne sais quoi feeling, I don’t know what, but it’s something. Yet I got nothing. I had a great celebration with family and friends, but that undefinable feeling that was […]