For those seeking ideas and inspiration, as well as love and hope to keep moving forward.
My heart is here, but it's also there. After my grandparents and mom left, our house feels empty. There is a lump in my throat and an ache in my heart that won't go away. We are so blessed in our life here, but all I can think about is how far we are from … Continue reading Back Where I Come From
Who am I? Not who I was. Not yet who I will be. A girl formed by circumstance and influence, By trauma and joy. A woman made by blessings and decisions, By grief and love. How would I be different? In another world. In another time. A girl victimized by cruelty and injustice, By desperation … Continue reading A Girl: One and the Same
Sad news and joyful experiences. Overwhelm and an unexpected break. Helplessness and empowerment. I wish to be naive, But I can't suffocate this desire to know. Dark clouds and bright sun rays. Death swoops in and life is delivered. Some are tortured and others find peace. I feel angry, But joy and peace pull me … Continue reading Weight and Light
What impossibly big dream is God calling you to draw a prayer circle around? That's the question that drew me into the book, "The Circle Maker" (thank you CJ Kleene for giving it to me)! It is a book of miraculous stories all accomplished by dreaming big, praying through, and working hard. This book has changed … Continue reading Big dreams, bold prayers, and hard work
There you are So beautiful and free Everything ahead No matter what you see This world needs Your spirit Your grace Your creative ways Don't let it take you Don't let it shake you The world is yours Because you believe In the good In what is right In all that He is In His … Continue reading The Plan
Look closer, Look away. Do something, Keep going. I'm only one person, I can do one thing. A minute to rest, A minute to fight. An obligation, A calling. To find comfort, To find purpose. So much to do, So little time. My mission is one, Thy will be done. At the end of the … Continue reading Our Work
I have known since I was small. I can't take it back to a moment. It's as if I've always known. Even in my darkest days, I have known God is real and that no matter what, He loves me. There were signs...things most would call coincidences. I've always had a feeling deep inside me … Continue reading Absolute Trust
Deep dark crevices Filled with uncertainty There could be pain, There could be hope. Wide open spaces Filled with uncertainty There could be pain, There could be hope. In spite of the pain, There will be hope. Wherever we go, Whatever we explore, There is always hope. Hiding behind pain, Camouflaged beneath fear, Invisible under … Continue reading Exploration
As I published yesterday's piece, "The greatest need" I thought of a few people in my life who are more in need of help than able to offer it. We all get punched in the face by life. That's what makes us stronger. Now that you've been punched, what will you do about it? Will you … Continue reading Change starts with you
This question has been on my heart for a couple months now: "What is the greatest need, that if solved, would have a positive ripple effect on all other needs?" I've been considering it most often as I try to figure out which cause I would like to invest more of my time in from … Continue reading The greatest need
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 