There are moments in life when the ways we have understood ourselves, the world, and even God simply stop working. The stories that once held us together lose their coherence. The beliefs that once gave us certainty begin to feel thin. The practices that once grounded us start to feel empty or incomplete. And suddenly … Continue reading When Meaning Breaks Down
Most of us don’t reject rest outright. We postpone it. We tell ourselves we’ll rest after one more thing is done—after the list gets shorter, after life slows down, after we’ve earned it. Rest becomes conditional, something we imagine waiting patiently on the other side of our productivity. And yet, that “other side” never quite arrives. Busyness … Continue reading When You’re Too Busy to Rest
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about presence—what it really means to be present, and what it might mean when we find that we’re not. Over the past several weeks, life has been full. The end of the year, the beginning of a new one, gatherings, worship, conversations, responsibilities—good things, meaningful things. And yet, in … Continue reading When the Mind Wanders
The turning of the calendar invites reflection. We call it a “new year,” though nothing in the universe insists that January 1 marks a true beginning. The earth continues its steady journey around the sun, life unfolding in cycles far older and wiser than our calendars. And yet, this moment—this threshold—offers us a pause. A … Continue reading Becoming the Gift You Already Are
Each day offers us countless opportunities to encounter the sacred—if only we have the eyes to see and the heart to notice. Too often, we assume that holiness is reserved for mountaintop moments, silent retreats, or the stillness of a chapel. But what if the sacred is right where we are, hidden in plain sight, … Continue reading The Sacred Ordinary
In the ever-blurring space between public and private life, many of us find ourselves wondering: How much is too much to share? What is sacred enough to protect? In a world that encourages constant expression and performance, the challenge of authentic yet discerning living grows more complex by the day. This week, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading Curating a Life
Each of us is walking a path. It may be shaped by family, community, culture, or personal choice, but we all follow a way that carries us through life. For me, that path has long been mothered and guided by Jesus. I think of it not only as a belief but as a lived way … Continue reading Paths We Follow
Violence is everywhere. It seems to press in from all sides—on the news, in our neighborhoods, in our rhetoric, even in our faith communities. When I look around, I see not only physical violence—wars, shootings, domestic abuse, political assassinations—but also the quieter, insidious kinds that are harder to name and often easier to excuse. Violence … Continue reading Beyond Weapons: The Many Faces of Violence
Recently, I’ve been reflecting a lot on endings—those that we see coming and those that catch us by surprise. Both have shown up side by side in my life over the past six months, each carrying its own blend of beauty and challenge. When something we know ends, and we don’t yet know what’s coming … Continue reading Embracing Endings: Living Each Moment with Reverence
If you’re anything like me, there are days when the weight of the world feels overwhelming. Sometimes it’s the big things—grief, heartbreak, or stress piling on—and sometimes it’s the slow, quiet buildup of small challenges that leave us feeling stuck. On those days, it’s easy to convince ourselves that we’re not making progress, that we’re … Continue reading Tiny Victories
Infinitely Precious 