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- When the Time Isn’t Clear YetSometimes life makes more sense in hindsight. Ecclesiastes reminds us that beauty unfolds on God’s timeline, not ours, and that waiting is often part of the work.
- A Room That Writes Me BackSome spaces hold furniture. Others hold your becoming. My dream reading and writing room is built on light, books, music, and the freedom to breathe.
- December 26: The Day We ExhaleThe day after Christmas invites rest, reflection, and a gentle return to ourselves.
- Stockings, Secrets, and the Night I Grew UpA Christmas Eve revelation, the night Santa disappeared, and the deeper magic that took his place. A reflection on growing up, gratitude, and love in action.
- The Night Before JoyChristmas Eve lives in anticipation, hope, and the trust that what is coming is worth waiting for.
- Born Breathing FireSome people enter the world gently. Others arrive with momentum. A reflection on culture, destiny, and what it means to be born carrying fire.
- Reading the RoomSome people listen to words. Others listen to energy. A reflection on discernment, intuition, and learning how to read character without losing compassion.
- Quiet Time Series: Good News in the Middle of the NightThe Sunday before Christmas does not ask us to hurry or perform. It invites us to pause and listen again to the good news first spoken in the dark. Luke 2 reminds us that joy arrives quietly, peace is offered freely, and God shows up right in the middle of ordinary life.
- Art Is Not a To-Do ListI went to a museum not to learn or document, but to rest. This reflection explores why art is meant to be received, not optimized, and how beauty restores us when productivity cannot.
- Five Things I Always BuyMy grocery cart tells the truth about my life. These five items are the quiet anchors I return to again and again because they nourish my body, steady my energy, and help food become an act of care rather than control.
- Choosing Gentleness When No One Is WatchingA tired morning. A small choice in traffic. A reminder that faith is often practiced quietly, in moments no one notices. This reflection explores gentleness as a daily decision rather than a personality trait.
- Close, But Not the SameSome dreams arrived exactly as planned. Others arrived as lessons I never expected. A reflection on vision, travel, faith, and becoming.
- Some Nights Are For Soup, TV, and SilenceSome evenings aren’t meant for productivity or plans. They’re meant for warmth, familiarity, and letting the day end where it is.
- Known by How I LovedI do not want to be remembered for being impressive. I want to be remembered for listening well, making space, and leaving people feeling less alone. A reflection on presence, faith lived gently, and the quiet legacy we leave behind.
- Cities on My Yes ListSome people collect souvenirs. I collect cities. From Athens to Antibes, these are the places calling my soul and what they reveal about longing, faith, and becoming.
- Quiet Time Series: When My Soul Needs to Set the Weight DownSome days look productive on the outside but feel heavy on the inside. This Sunday Quiet Time reflects on Psalm 62 and the difference between functioning and truly resting, inviting the soul to lean on God instead of outcomes.
- Cake, Prayers, and the Long Way HomeA long workday filled with responsibility, prayer, teamwork, and an unexpected reminder that even exhausting days can end in gratitude, good food, and peace.
- Love That Travels by MailA stack of Christmas cards reminded me that love doesn’t need speed, stage lights, or closeness to matter. Sometimes the holiest connections travel by mail.
- Where My Heart Feels Most Like HomeDo you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? People always ask me what my favorite place in the world is, as if I could choose between… Read more: Where My Heart Feels Most Like Home
- When the Soul Learns to LevitateA reflection on the kind of courage that rises when everything should have broken us, and how God partners with ordinary people to defy gravity.
- Wearing What Feels Like HomeA cozy, witty reflection on why the simplest clothes often hold the deepest truths. Turns out jeans and hoodies are more than comfort. They are identity, grounding, and God’s subtle reminder that strength can be soft too.
- The Day a Silly Old Bear Became My Unexpected TherapistThe childhood I missed waited for me in the Hundred Acre Wood, and God used a silly old bear to restore more than I expected.
- The Gift That Starts Arguments: Why Cash Makes Some Women CringeWhy do some women love getting cash as a gift while others act like it’s an insult wrapped in an envelope? It turns out the debate isn’t really about money at all. It’s about meaning, vulnerability, and the unspoken emotional codes behind giving and receiving. This post unpacks the hidden layers behind the “cash versus gifts” argument, weaving scripture, fresh quotes, and deep soul insights to help us understand why generosity is received so differently from heart to heart.
- Night Owl ConfessionsI know who I am. A night owl with a morning problem and a God who understands both.
- Quiet Time Series: When God Lights the Path One Step at a TimeA December reflection on how God guides us gently, one step at a time, through lantern-sized light that steadies our spirit and strengthens our faith.
- When the Wild Shows Up on Your StreetA coyote on my sidewalk turned into an unexpected lesson about fear, resilience, and the way God meets us through creation.
- The Honest Truth About Meat and My PlateA surprisingly honest look at why I still love meat, why I’m picky about it, and what intentional eating has taught me about stewardship, health, and faith.
- I Was Supposed to Decorate the Tree… But December Had Other PlansI planned to decorate my Christmas tree, but December pulled me into a day of unexpected reflection instead. A lighthearted, honest look at how the season has a way of rearranging our priorities and reminding us what really needs attention.
- The Kind of Trip That Stirs Old MemoriesSome trips take you somewhere new. Others take you back to the versions of yourself you forgot were still there.
- Walking Toward the Future I Am BuildingSome days feel ordinary. Others feel like the beginning of a new chapter. This was one of those days.
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