Life is a journey filled with highs and lows, moments of clarity, and times of confusion. For many, these seasons of uncertainty can stir emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration, leaving us feeling unsteady and questioning our path. This message is especially for those struggling with their own direction, weighed down by the unsolicited adviceContinueContinue reading “Choosing Grace: Lessons in Faith, Emotions, and Justice”
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Bring Home Here: Soothing the Ache of Uneasiness
This morning, I shared with you that I awoke to find myself in a space of deep unease, grappling with anxiety and fear. It was as though I had lost the thread of joy and peace that had been so palpable in recent weeks. As I sat with those feelings, I realized that the acheContinueContinue reading “Bring Home Here: Soothing the Ache of Uneasiness”
Starting the Year in Chaos: A Spiritual Battle, the Armor of God, and Writing Through the Storm
This was initially to be included at the end of this post, but it is far too important to make a footnote out of it: All of us here at the Twin Tree Project send love, prayers, and support to those affected by the terror attack in New Orleans, our heart home, yesterday. New OrleansContinueContinue reading “Starting the Year in Chaos: A Spiritual Battle, the Armor of God, and Writing Through the Storm”
When the Sting Comes: Wisdom and Love for 2025
When I was a kid, my father was a beekeeper. Stings were inevitable—especially for a curious, stubborn, fearless kid like me. I suppose God knew my dad would need a little extra wisdom, so He blessed him with plenty of good, old-fashioned common sense. And when it came to bee stings, my dad’s solution wasContinueContinue reading “When the Sting Comes: Wisdom and Love for 2025”
The Journey to Self: Why Focusing on You Is the Key to True Connection
A few days ago I came across a quote that deeply resonated with my experience over the last few years: When they said she was going crazy…She was Awakening. When they said she was isolating…She was Healing. When they said she was acting funny…She was Growing. When they said that she changed…She was Evolving. WhenContinueContinue reading “The Journey to Self: Why Focusing on You Is the Key to True Connection”
When God Says “No”
We’ve all heard the saying: “God always answers, even when the answer is no.” Sometimes, you’ll hear it in more digestible, encouraging words, like, “Rejection is protection,” a common motto among the “new age” community. For years, I heard it too, but it never really resonated. I didn’t truly understand it until I experienced oneContinueContinue reading “When God Says “No””
When Giving God the Glory Hurt Me—And Taught Me to Love Better
For a long time, I struggled with the phrase, “Give God the glory.” My mother used to say it constantly, especially during moments when I longed for her gratitude. As her full-time caregiver, I poured myself into serving her, yet she never thanked me—only God. It drove me crazy. Why couldn’t she see my efforts?ContinueContinue reading “When Giving God the Glory Hurt Me—And Taught Me to Love Better”
Staying the Course: Lessons in Discipline, Faith, and Choosing Love
This morning started with a sense of clarity. As I woke up, a single thought repeated in my mind: “Stay in your lane.” It wasn’t just about sticking to my goals. It was a gentle reminder to trust God’s timing and not get distracted by fleeting emotions or the noise around me. I reached forContinueContinue reading “Staying the Course: Lessons in Discipline, Faith, and Choosing Love”
The Light is Returning: Reflections on Growth, Karma, and Renewal
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting once again on how nature’s cycles—like the quiet return of light after the winter solstice—mirror our own journeys through darkness, transformation, and renewal. They remind us that even the hardest struggles, though they may cut deeply, can lead to growth and balance if weContinueContinue reading “The Light is Returning: Reflections on Growth, Karma, and Renewal”
A Solstice Meditation: On Gratitude, Pain, and the Courage to Speak Truth
A Journey into Gratitude and Awakening Winter solstice has arrived, marking the longest night of the year, and I’ve been reflecting deeply on the lessons of my life—particularly on the pain that has shaped me and the truths it has revealed. The solstice reminds us that even the darkest moments have their purpose, for itContinueContinue reading “A Solstice Meditation: On Gratitude, Pain, and the Courage to Speak Truth”
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