Tag: love
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David & Goliath: Swinging the Sword
We all love the story of David and Goliath – the young shepherd, the impossible odds, the stone flying through the air.. It’s the kind of moment that makes us believe again in the God who steps into the impossible & makes a way in the wilderness. But there’s a part of the story we…
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The Anti-Commitment Era: Living In A Time When Good Is Never Good Enough
Have you ever noticed how people with commitment issues get offended when you say they have commitment issues? I’ve begun calling this the Anti-Commitment Era. And while this easily applies to romantic relationships, I believe it transcends far beyond that today – into careers, hobbies, and even the way we spend our free time.
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This One’s For The Girls: What Taylor’s Engagement Says to All Women
As everyone & their cat knows, Taylor Swift is engaged, and while the headlines are about the love story itself, what’s struck me the most is what it says to women everywhere. Whatever season you’re in, I hope this helps.
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An Ode to Grandparents: A Love That Never Leaves
Today would have been my grandfather’s birthday. Though he’s been gone for some time now, I still find him everywhere – in root beer on a hot day, in an Elvis song on the radio, in the way I create just for joy. This is my ode to him, and to every grandparent we carry…
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Not Everyone Who’s Smiling is Okay: What Grief & Healing Have Taught Me in 2025
Not everyone who’s smiling is okay. Grief isn’t always loud – sometimes it hides in the quiet, in canceled plans, in the friend who seems “fine”. This is what 2025 has taught me about loss, presence, and the God who meets us in our sorrow.
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Healing in Honduras: What Tears Can Teach Us
I don’t remember her name. I’m not sure I ever caught it. I wish I did. Her face was soaked with tears. I couldn’t understand most of what she said – my Spanish wasn’t strong enough – but I could feel it. The way she ached to her bones as she tried to catch her…
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Freedom is Found in Letting Go
At some point, you realize one of the most powerful things you can do is simply this: Let people be who they are.
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Graves into Gardens
The beauty of God’s restoration is that He doesn’t just heal our wounds; He uses them for something greater.
Oak & Vine 