There was a time when I didn’t know how to name what I was going through.I couldn’t explain why I felt numb, disconnected, or spiritually dry, especially while doing everything “right.” I loved God, served people, lived with integrity… and […]
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Life moves fast. The trail gets steep. The weather shifts. Fatigue sets in. And if I don’t pause to take stock, I get dangerously close to losing my footing. That’s where journaling comes in. It helps me slow down. It’s […]
Anchor Points and Empty Prayers Rock climbing is my favorite solo sport. In climbing, anchors aren’t just a piece of gear, it’s what keeps me from falling when everything else gives way. It’s what I trust when my strength runs […]
We All Need Guides Not heroes. Not saviors. But guides. People who’ve walked the road before us and can help us find our footing when the trail disappears. Life throws rugged terrain at all of us: loss, heartbreak, self-doubt, change. […]
The Paradox of Intimacy Intimacy is a strange thing. It asks us to be both strong and exposed. Real and meaningful connection doesn’t come from pretending we’ve got it all together — it’s about letting someone see the parts of […]
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