My steps are slow, unhurried, giving space for my prayers. On these walks, I find myself looking down more than ahead. Noticing the roots of trees that push through the soil, exposed and twisting, searching the earth for nourishment. Roots tell the truth. They reveal […]
Tag: spiritual journey
Count The Cost
I’ve learned over the past 12 years in the gym that building muscle costs time, discipline, and sacrifice. Only the person doing the workout can decide if they will wholeheartedly put in the work. There are no shortcuts to the “new year new you” social […]
Say Goodbye Before Saying Hello
As another year approaches, there’s a familiar pressure to rush into what’s next. We set new goals, make new plans, or write down new declarations. But this year, I’m choosing something different. Instead of starting with my one word for the new year, I want […]
Go Tell It
I love how Christmas Eve invites us into a holy pause. The lights feel softer, the world feels quieter, and our hearts lean in toward wonder. It echoes the first Christmas, when the earth was still, and a heavenly choir arose. Angels, a host of […]
I Wonder If
After our children were born, I began praying for their future spouses. I was praying for women that I would wait years to meet. I had no clue how, or even if, my prayers would be answered. A few times, I would see someone and […]
Unwrap Him
I remember the exact date I lost my childhood faith: February 22, 1985. I had believed with all my heart that Jesus would raise our daughter from the dead. But after four days of praying, hoping, and believing for a miracle, our first child, Patricia […]
A Wrinkle in the Rug
There was a wrinkle in the rug. More than one, actually. I’m not sure how long they’d been there, maybe 20 years or so. It wasn’t simply annoying. It was a fall risk for my mother-in-law that we needed to mitigate. My husband bought a […]
Ugly Truths and Beautiful Gifts
I love to walk, but there are days when it’s all about getting the steps in and not about connecting with God. Yesterday, I realized that there are ugly truths and beautiful gifts in prayer walking. Contemplative prayer walking is part of a lifestyle of […]
He Already Knows
I remember when my grandmother cautioned me about university. She was afraid my faith would suffer. Faith is often seen as a confidence untouched by doubt. But God also gave us the ability to ask questions. We are told to become like little children. And […]
The First Taste
My popcorn recipe is very straightforward. I make it the same way every time. I use a tablespoon of coconut oil for the bottom of the pot. After it melts I add enough popcorn kernels to cover the bottom in a single layer, put on […]