The author reflects on a high school experience where she stood up for herself, then later forgot her strength. Recently, she realized she was placing herself at the mercy of various struggles. Remembering God’s mercy and love, she finds confidence and freedom, embracing her identity as a daughter of God. The passage from Mark exemplifies the power of seeking mercy from Jesus. … More Have Mercy on Me
I can’t count how many times I’ve been in my own home and said to myself, “I just want to go home.” But there was nowhere to go. Left with a kind of existential angst and unmet longing, in moments like these I’m usually reminded that what I’m really longing for is completeness and for … More An Exile and a Stranger
I’ve noticed a craving in my soul to slow down, and a resistance in my mind and body luring me to keep scooting around, run from all the things and feelings I’ve been avoiding now for several months; avoiding because I know there are many griefs and hopes in my heart that also live among … More Hope is an Armor
Originally posted in my old newsletter, “It’s Hard Being Human,” on January 1st, 2022 The trees heavy with snow look like giant angels standing guard in sacred, reverent worship. I’d much rather be among them. I’ll forget my life, and my soul will be nurtured as I stand in wonder in 29 degrees, unwilling to … More For another New Year
Originally posted in my old newsletter, “It’s Hard Being Human,” on December 11th, 2021 If you’ve been following me on Instagram, or you know me in our personal lives, then you may know that the Sunday after Thanksgiving, my beloved grandpa went to be with Jesus. I’ve written a lot about grief here in these … More When Love is Severed
Originally posted in my old newsletter, “It’s Hard Being Human,” on November 19th, 2021 I watched from the shadows near the wall as she gently extended her arms toward him, slowly helping him lift from the bed to try to make it to a nearby chair. I could see that his soul really is outgrowing … More What a Love
Originally posted in my old newsletter, “It’s Hard Being Human,” on August 13th, 2021 I used to want to throw rocks at God’s face. Every time I imagine myself doing this, I see myself on the beach in Hawaii at sunset, because I lived in Hawaii the first time I had this felt-need to throw … More I used to want to throw rocks at God’s face