Sep 23, 2026
Today, I’m offering a simple reading of Isaiah 55. As I’ve sat with this passage myself recently, I’ve been reminded of the richness, vastness, goodness, and loving-kindness of God. Each time I engage it, it seems there is something new to consider. For me, it is chock-full of reminders to return to, and so, I...
Sep 9, 2026
There are people all throughout our lives who are difficult to love. And yet, as followers of Jesus, we are called to love nonetheless. So, where do we even begin?
Per usual, I don't have a straightforward answer. But lately, I've wondered if part of what is needed is a willingness to assume the best of someone. To...
Aug 26, 2026
From a very young age, we are encouraged to move toward self-sufficiency. From learning to feed ourselves, use the bathroom ourselves, get dressed and tie our shoes ourselves, all the way to the day when we can finally drive ourselves and eventually support ourselves—a sort of healthy independence is where we’re...
Aug 12, 2026
We're back!
Two years ago, almost to the day, I officially started my spiritual direction practice. Two years before that, I started my spiritual direction training. That means that both in training and through my official practice, I’ve been stepping into the role of spiritual director, in some capacity, for four...
Jun 24, 2026
Belonging is difficult to define; it’s a big concept, and there are plenty of nuanced layers and levels and lenses to consider. Though there will always be more to say, on the surface, I think of belonging as acceptance, inclusion, the feeling of being at home. If I dig a little deeper, I find I long to belong because,...