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
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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
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
Melted to Mend: Finding A Bond in the Brokenness
"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." — Psalm 147:3 Another Monday has arrived. I was startled awake by my alarm this morning—a rare occurrence for me—but I suppose some days we simply require a little more rest than others. Yesterday was the typical whirlwind of a Sunday, yet it remains my favorite … Continue reading Melted to Mend: Finding A Bond in the Brokenness
Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Sunday, May 17, 2026 "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done." — Psalm 143:5 As I sit here this morning, listening to the rhythmic gurgling of the coffee pot, my mind drifts back into the past. I’m finding that with age, I … Continue reading Morning Reflections: The Hard Way Home
Becoming What I Wasn’t
"To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven." — Ecclesiastes 3:1It’s graduation season—a time defined by the shifting gears of life as childhood gives way to adulthood. As I see the proud moments posted, I find myself reflecting on the winding road of my own journey.Back in high school, I … Continue reading Becoming What I Wasn’t
A Prayer for My Friends
The adversary strong among us,Lord please hear our cry.The pain is great as strength is waning,We call with tear filled eyes. Our understanding difficult,moving through the days.Your loving Hand we feel Lord, yet eyes are blinded by the haze. A heart is breaking from the fear,the outcome we don't know.Help us see Lord Help us … Continue reading A Prayer for My Friends
He Knows Me
He knows my strugglesHe knows my fearsHe reaches downHe dries my tears He holds my handHe sits with meHe fills my heartHe helps me see He took my sinHe forgave it allHe picks me upHe sees me fall He loves meHe pursues meHe never gives upHe sets me free
Finding God in the Little Things 