Sunset over the Hay Plains in New South Wales, symbolising trusting God with the future instead of worrying about tomorrow.

The Future Doesn’t Need My Worry

If my future self could send me just one sentence, I know exactly what I would want it to say: “Don’t worry.” It’s remarkable how much of life can be spent worrying about things that never happen. We worry about work, finances, relationships, health, and the future. We carry burdens today that belong to tomorrow, … Read more

A Holm Oak along the Camino de Santiago, symbolising a life shaped by experience and refined by God.

Shaped by Life, Refined by God

Are we shaped more by our experiences, or by who we are from the beginning? I believe the answer is a combination of both. Each of us is created with a unique nature, personality and purpose. Scripture tells us that God knit us together in the womb. Before we had achieved anything or experienced the … Read more

Camino path in the fog, symbolising hope and perseverance through discouragement

A Cloudy Day Is Not a Climate

Discouragement is something I know well. It often shows up when you least expect it. Sometimes it comes after a disappointment or a setback at work. Other times, it just appears for no clear reason. The hardest part about discouragement is that it changes not only how we feel, but also how we see things. … Read more

Person walking down a forest path, seeking inner peace with God

An Ideal Life Starts on the Inside

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 … Read more