Finding meaning in faith, creativity, and ordinary life.
When the Day Starts Heavy Some days don’t begin the way we hoped. Today was one of those days for me. I received the news that one of my staff members is resigning and moving on. He has been with me for over 15 years, so it is not just a business change. It feels… Continue reading When God Provides in Unexpected Ways
Understanding the Limits of Acceptance Some phrases really get under your skin. For me, “it is what it is” has always been one of them. People often say it with good intentions. Maybe they want to sound calm, accepting, or realistic. But for many—myself included—the phrase can feel like a door closing. It can sound as if… Continue reading Why “It Is What It Is” Isn’t Always Wisdom
Strength That Made Me Stronger Than I Thought I do not have one clear moment when I realised I was stronger than I thought. There was no dramatic turning point. No single day where I stood back and said, “Now I know I am strong.” Life has not worked that way for me. Strength has arrived… Continue reading Stronger Than I Thought
The simple pleasure of friendship still brings me the purest joy. It sounds ordinary, but it feels rare now. When I was young, it happened so naturally. We’d drift outside and somehow find each other on the street. We laughed, wandered, and lingered until the day faded. There were no calendars or reminders—just being together. These days,… Continue reading Unstructured Time: The Simple Pleasure I Miss Most
The benefits of walking became real to me when I stopped thinking about exercise as something that had to be big or intense. Walking felt doable. It fit into my day. Now I walk at lunchtime whenever the weather allows, and that small habit has become one of the most reliable parts of my regular… Continue reading How Walking Builds a Regular Fitness Routine
When people ask me to describe an ideal life, I picture something quieter than a dream house or a perfect calendar. I picture inner peace with God. I picture a heart that rests in love. From that place, I can respond to others with freedom, not hunger. I know what it feels like to chase the… Continue reading An Ideal Life Starts on the Inside
Mentors in the Single Life: Learning to Listen Beyond Myself I have been single all my life. I am now 51, and I accept that I may remain so. That reality shapes how I live, decide, and reflect. It is also why mentors in the single life have become essential to me. When you walk alone for… Continue reading Mentors in the Single Life: Why Guidance Matters
I keep coming back to Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28: “Come to me, all you who labour and are heavy-laden… and I will cause you to rest.” In a world that celebrates hustle and self-reliance, learning to rest in Christ can feel almost countercultural. But Jesus’ words remind me of something deeply human: we all get weary,… Continue reading Rest in Christ Through Community