Do you ever wake up and still feel completely exhausted?I think we all have those days. They happen to me more often than I’d like, leaving me asking the same frustrating question: Why am I so tired when it feels like I’ve accomplished absolutely nothing?Over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time evaluating … Continue reading Faithfulness Over Busyness: A Spiritual Reflection
Experiences
The Little Black Desk
She was once discarded, sitting quietly at the curb, waiting for her story to end. I asked if I could have her, and before long, she found herself in a new home.For a season, she served as little more than a catch-all—a place where odds and ends gathered without much purpose. But in time, her … Continue reading The Little Black Desk
A Child’s Heart
On this day, she experienced fresh air, the love of family, laughter, worship, and good music at JFest. The dirt on her cheek was evidence of a day well spent in God's creation, soaking up the sunshine and making memories. What she doesn't fully understand yet is that something even greater is taking place—that she … Continue reading A Child’s Heart
The Ministry of the Trenches
Once again, sleep evades me. My mind works overtime, keeping pace with the steady, rhythmic whir of the fan beside my bed. My eyes are heavy, my body aches with exhaustion, yet my thoughts are consumed by the sheer number of people who are desperately struggling right now.The trials they are enduring are staggering. They … Continue reading The Ministry of the Trenches
Underneath the Shade
Underneath the shade tree,Where the children play,Their laughter drifts upon the breezeLike any other day. Their innocence we envy,They play without a care;They see no social barriers,With spirits full of flair. Hate is not an instinct;It’s a lesson they are taught.If only they could stay this way—But we know that they will not. When young, … Continue reading Underneath the Shade
Reflections in the Mirror
Aging is inevitable, yet looking in the mirror can still feel like a confrontation with a stranger. I see blonde hair replaced by silver, smooth skin yielding to lines, and a body that tires more easily even as sleep evades me in the night. In my mind, I am still agile; I am still the … Continue reading Reflections in the Mirror
The Sacred Silence of Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning is more than just a seasonal chore; it’s a ritual of renewal. As I move through the rooms, purging the things that no longer fit or serve a purpose, I can't help but think about my spiritual life. We often treat our relationship with God like an old coat—we tuck Him away in … Continue reading The Sacred Silence of Spring Cleaning
In the Stillness
The morning is quiet.The coffee is brewing.The family is sleeping.In the stillness, there is peace.In the stillness, there is reflection.In the stillness, there is God. He sits with me.He hears my words,He hears my thoughts.He holds my hand.He understands. Sometimes my soul just needs the stillness.My mind needs the knowledge that He's with me.My heart … Continue reading In the Stillness
