Two days after Easter, many of us are still basking in the glow of resurrection and new life—or at least, trying to. Hope, after all, isn’t always easy to hold onto. Even with faith, the world’s noise and the uncertainties of life can make it difficult to trust that new life is still unfolding. When … Continue reading When the Path Disappears
A Path to Meaningful Living There’s an old song by Roxette that says, “Listen to your heart when it’s calling for you.” And while that may sound like a simple sentiment, I believe there is a profound truth in it—one that goes beyond fleeting emotions or momentary desires. When I talk about listening to your heart, I … Continue reading Listening to Your Heart:
We have entered the season of Lent, a time in the Western Christian tradition marked by forty days of preparation for Easter. This season is often characterized by self-reflection, self-awareness, and sometimes self-denial. Last week on the podcast, I talked about this, and today, I want to explore a specific practice that has helped me … Continue reading The Power of Setting an Intention
Letting Go & Taking Up As we step into the season of Lent, we enter a sacred period of reflection and renewal. Traditionally, Lent is a forty-day journey leading up to Easter, mirroring Jesus’ time in the wilderness—a time of fasting, prayer, and discernment. For centuries, Christians have observed this season by engaging in practices … Continue reading Lent as a Path to Transformation:
If you’ve ever found yourself yearning for simplicity in the midst of life’s complexities, you’re not alone. Simplicity is a concept that many of us aspire to, but what does it truly mean? And how do we live simply in a world that often feels anything but simple? As I reflected on this, I realized … Continue reading The Pursuit of Simplicity
Hello, beloved. How are you today? And I really mean that—how are you truly? Not just the surface-level “fine,” but from the depths of your being. If you’re anything like most of us, you’ve probably found yourself carrying concern, even anxiety, about events in the world—be they global, local, or deeply personal. Life is full … Continue reading Letting Go in Times of Uncertainty
In our fast-paced world, self-control often feels like a rare commodity. Yet, in our spiritual lives we are called to cultivate this vital fruit of the Spirit. Recently, I had the opportunity to reflect on this while preparing a sermon focused on the importance of self-control and how it can transform our lives and relationships. … Continue reading Cultivating Self-Control: A Spiritual Journey
I diligently pursue that which is freely given to me. This is the spiritual truth I am increasingly discovering. Raised in a world and a culture that predominantly values what is "earned," I have subtly subscribed to the notion of continual effort required to attain a place on the spiritual journey. However, I've come to … Continue reading Rediscovering Spiritual Truths in Every Moment
Albert Einstein once posited, “For us physicists, the distinction between past, present, and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion." This insight offers a profound perspective on the fluidity of time, an observation that became strikingly clear to me today. Gazing out my window, I witnessed the ephemeral dance of sunlight across the rear facade … Continue reading Eternal Newness: Seeing the World Anew Each Day
I often ponder the true meaning of success. What do people really mean when they talk about it? Whose interpretation of success are they adopting? Living in the Western world, I've noticed that success is predominantly gauged by wealth and power. This observation isn't to suggest that these are the only metrics of success, but … Continue reading The Beautiful Challenge of Living Successfully
Infinitely Precious 