Essays & Ideas

Losing a parent is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can face, even if your relationship was complicated, strained or filled with distance and pain. The truth is…

After years of holding back, I finally learned that there’s divine power in being soft. We’re taught that strength is in being tough, in shielding ourselves from vulnerability, in creating…

I’m trying to be okay with this change, I really am. I’m trying to be happy for them, to believe that they deserve a second chance at love, that new…

When the Israelites were on a 40-year journey through the desert wilderness, God provided food (manna) for them. Not only is this a historical event, it is also a symbol…

In order to heal, fully and completely, the only thing you need to do is think it, and it will be. No, this isn’t a trick or a riddle or…

1. He is listening. He is listening to your prayers, your fears, your pain and your silence. He is listening to what you are asking for and in time he…

We are all grieving in some manner—whether it’s the passing of a loved one, a chapter closing, a job ending, a past version of ourselves, an identity, or the weight…

Prior to his crucifixion, Jesus offers peace as a parting gift, implying it’s something tangible and transferable, available for each of us. This peace is fundamentally different from worldly peace—which…

Each of us carry fears and anxieties—a heaviness in our chest, a dark cloud over our mind, or a weight upon our shoulders. In moments of uncertainty, we find ourselves…

The core attributes of God—grace, compassion, patience, and love—are the same attributes that were perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ. Each trait carries its own significance, and when viewed together, they…