There are moments when life feels overwhelming—when the pace is too fast, the demands too many, and the sense of order we rely on slips through our fingers. These moments rarely arrive at a convenient time. They show up in the middle of busy schedules, unfinished projects, family tensions, or unexpected disruptions. And when they … Continue reading When Life Feels Out of Control
Author: James
When Holidays Are Tender
For many of us, the holiday season carries a blend of beauty and ache. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or another cherished tradition, this time of year has a way of stirring up a whole constellation of emotions—joy and grief, fullness and loneliness, celebration and exhaustion. Holidays are rarely just one thing. They arrive as … Continue reading When Holidays Are Tender
Why You Are Infinitely Precious
Episode 60 Reflections Hello, beloved. Today marks the 60th episode of the Infinitely Precious Podcast, and I find myself both grateful and humbled. It’s hard to believe that we’ve journeyed through sixty reflections together. A part of me wants to treat that number like some kind of achievement—an indicator of success, or longevity, or accomplishment. But … Continue reading Why You Are Infinitely Precious
When Gratitude is Hard
As Thanksgiving arrives, many of us feel the familiar pull toward gratitude—toward naming blessings, gathering with loved ones, and pausing long enough to say thank you for the goodness in our lives. In certain seasons, that comes easily. Beauty rises to the surface. Life feels simple. Gratitude flows almost naturally. But there are other seasons—equally real, equally … Continue reading When Gratitude is Hard
Remembering the Saints
Each year, as the seasons turn and October gives way to November, we come upon a day in the Christian calendar that holds a special tenderness for me — All Saints Day. It’s a day of remembrance and gratitude, when we honor those who have come before us: the ones whose lives shaped our faith, our … Continue reading Remembering the Saints
The Sacred Ordinary
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
Curating a Life
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
The Wounds We Carry
Each of us carries wounds within us—some visible, many not. They are the quiet echoes of pain, disappointment, or loss that have shaped our lives in ways we often don’t realize. These emotional and spiritual wounds are not signs of weakness; they are part of what makes us human. Yet, when they go unacknowledged, they … Continue reading The Wounds We Carry
Paths We Follow
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










