You’ve probably noticed I haven’t posted a lot of my own writing lately, and I wanted to pop in and share why. Life has had a lot going on in the background recently, and with so much on my mind, finding the focus to sit down and write full pieces every day is just a … Continue reading A Little Breathing Room
Thoughts
If These Walls Could Talk
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures."— Proverbs 24:3–4The house is quiet this morning, wrapped in that sacred, fleeting stillness that only belongs to the early hours of a Sunday. In the kitchen, the coffee maker drips its steady … Continue reading If These Walls Could Talk
When Justice Doesn’t Feel Like Victory
The key turned softly in the door, but the quiet inside the room felt heavier than the hallway outside. I hadn’t walked in to pick a fight, build an empire, or orchestrate a downfall. I had simply reached a point where the weight of being targeted was too much to carry in silence. I had … Continue reading When Justice Doesn’t Feel Like Victory
Unremarkable Frame, Unmatched Grace
As I was standing in line at Walmart today waiting my turn at the checkout, my thoughts went to what Jesus "actually" may have looked like. So I came home, finished my tasks, and got to digging. I dove into historical records, first-century Jewish culture, and cross-referenced it with scripture. I found this visual reconstruction … Continue reading Unremarkable Frame, Unmatched Grace
The Art of Unforced Grace
“They dress the wound of my people as though it were not serious. ‘Peace, peace,’ they say, when there is no peace.” — Jeremiah 6:14 The foyer of a church has its own unwritten language. It is a space built for bright smiles, warm handshakes, and predictable pleasantries before the service begins. But recently, the … Continue reading The Art of Unforced Grace
The Courage to Share in Pieces
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." — Galatians 6:9 There are days when obedience feels less like a confident stride forward and more like a hesitant step into the dark. I’ll feel a quiet prompting to write, … Continue reading The Courage to Share in Pieces
When The Well Runs Low
The yeast was doing its slow, quiet work on the counter, and outside the window, the lawnmower was running. It was a standard Saturday. On paper, everything was peaceful, productive, and good. Housework was getting done, bread was being made for the week, and blessings were easy to count. But inside, I was just plain … Continue reading When The Well Runs Low
The Uncertain Shelter
The summer heat has a way of forcing a person into submission. When the heat index climbs into triple digits, I find myself scrambling for shade or ducking indoors, grateful for even the smallest, fleeting breeze. I’m reminded of Jonah sitting outside Nineveh, seeking refuge under a short-lived vine, only to watch a single worm … Continue reading The Uncertain Shelter
