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
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
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
It's so easy to get swept up in our daily routines, especially when exhaustion sets in, and all we want is the comfort of home. The other night, I was reminded just how human that feeling is when I found myself thinking about a missed opportunity to help—it's something that can weigh on anyone's mind.… Continue reading Missed Opportunity to Help: A Late-Night Regret
There’s something quietly radical in that old verse that says we’re worth "more than many sparrows." For a long time, I thought of it as just a pretty idea meant for someone else. In my own mind, the math almost never worked out. I spent years wrestling with self-worth—feeling less like someone special and more… Continue reading The Sparrow’s Worth: Choosing Dignity in the Struggle
Finding Meaning in My Three Everyday Essentials Life can sometimes feel overwhelming with all its noise and clutter. So, I recently took a moment to reflect on what really matters to me. When I stripped away the excess, I was left with three everyday essentials that shape who I am: identity, connection, and freedom. These… Continue reading Three Essential Objects for a Meaningful Life
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? As a printing business owner, I often reflect on the experiences that have truly shaped who I am. While formal education and training have certainly played their part, nothing compares to the lessons I’ve learned from running my own printing business, Splash Colour Imaging. The ups… Continue reading Owning a Printing Company: The Ultimate Business Growth Experience