There is a quiet, steady truth about drawing closer to the Lord: as your light shines brighter, the shadows try harder to intrude. Lately, it has felt as though the enemy is working overtime, rattling doors and trying every subtle trick to get me to bite the hook. When I choose to stand still and … Continue reading Standing in the Midst
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Counting Blessings in the Amber Light
The room is cast in a soft, warm glow from the salt lamp on the bookshelf across the room—much dimmer and gentler in real life than the bright glare captured in the photo. I am lying here with Odessa, her little body shifting and settling as she falls asleep beside me, her breathing gradually slowing … Continue reading Counting Blessings in the Amber Light
Under the Shadow of His Wings
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart."— Psalm 91:4The house is still, wrapped in the gray, lingering dimness of an early morning before dawn. Outside, the sky hangs heavy with the promise of a storm rolling in over the … Continue reading Under the Shadow of His Wings
When Words Aren’t Needed
Some days are just like that. Some days are just heavy, and the weight on your heart feels too intricate or simply too private to put into words. You try to assemble the thoughts into coherent sentences, but language feels inadequate—or perhaps speaking them aloud makes the hurt feel too raw. In those moments, there … Continue reading When Words Aren’t Needed
Finding Light Through Smudged Glass
There is a quiet irony in drawing closer to something pure: the clearer your vision becomes, the easier it is to see the smudges on the glass. For a long time, I thought spiritual growth would bring a sense of tidy resolution—that stepping nearer to truth would mean finding communities where grace, humility, and honesty … Continue reading Finding Light Through Smudged Glass
Unseen Protection
We’ve been in the middle of converting half our garage into a bedroom—a project that is still far from finished, with plenty of framing, drywall, and detailing ahead of us. We are taking our time with it, preparing a warm, welcoming space intended for extended family. It is hopeful work, rooted in hospitality and opening … Continue reading Unseen Protection
Courage at the Table
Scripture: Luke 7:37–38, 44–48DevotionalHer name had long been lost beneath the weight of whispering tongues. In the crowded alleyways, people knew her only by her reputation—someone to be avoided in daylight and spoken of in hushed, cruel tones. Every glance felt like a stone, every pulled-back hem a reminder that she was beyond redemption. She … Continue reading Courage at the Table
The Halfway Room
We started with a simple, almost naive thought: "How hard can it be to put up a wall?"Turns out, very hard.A week into it, we are only halfway finished, and the place is an absolute mess. Standing in what will eventually be a bedroom, surrounded by dark shadows, concrete dust, and scattered tools, you realize … Continue reading The Halfway Room
