Grounding Practices for Everyday Life: Rooting Yourself in God’s Creation

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to lose our sense of connection—to ourselves, to others, and even to God. Grounding is a spiritual and practical tool that helps us find stability, presence, and peace amid life’s chaos. It’s not just about feeling calmer; it’s about reestablishing our place in God’s creation, aligning with His design,ContinueContinue reading “Grounding Practices for Everyday Life: Rooting Yourself in God’s Creation”

More Than a Tombstone: Legacy in the Present Tense

When we think of legacy, we often picture it as something monumental—a grand achievement, a lasting impact that outlives us. For many, it’s tied to the end of life, to what remains after we’re gone. But I’ve come to understand that legacy is much more fluid. It’s not just what we leave behind when weContinueContinue reading “More Than a Tombstone: Legacy in the Present Tense”

Choosing Grace: Lessons in Faith, Emotions, and Justice

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”

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”

Rising and Ascending: Shifting Perspectives for the Coming Year

The higher we rise in our perspective, the clearer we see—not just our own path, but the connections that guide and shape us. (An inspired thought from morning meditation) This morning, I reflected on the importance of self-awareness and growth as we step into a new year. Now, I’d like to build on that idea,ContinueContinue reading “Rising and Ascending: Shifting Perspectives for the Coming Year”

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”

Sunday Sessions: The Paradox of Past and Future — Healing While Moving Forward

This morning, I find myself reflecting on the paradox of time—the way the past, present, and future weave together to shape who we are and who we are becoming. This paradox—this tug-of-war between honoring the past and releasing it—has been heavy on my heart as we close out this year and look toward the next.ContinueContinue reading “Sunday Sessions: The Paradox of Past and Future — Healing While Moving Forward”

The Practice of Happiness: A Foundational Principle for 2025

As we enter a new year, it’s almost impossible to escape the tidal wave of resolutions. Everywhere, people are declaring what they won’t do, how they’ll “fix” themselves, and which habits they’ll break. This collective focus on lack—on what must be eliminated, avoided, or overcome—perpetuates the very energies of woundedness and insufficiency that many areContinueContinue reading “The Practice of Happiness: A Foundational Principle for 2025”