10 Ways My Prayer Life Changed for the Better
As life becomes busier, I often find myself feeling emptier–and then I realize that this can all change when I take the time to talk to God. Prayer has changed […]
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The Prayer That God Answered “No”
The other day I came across a prayer that I had written down back in middle school. I had completely forgotten about the prayer. Looking at it, my request was […]
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Celebrating Two Years of Blogging + Encouragement for 2025
Two years have passed since I made my first post here. Honestly, I can’t believe it’s been that long. But when I think back to that January day when I […]
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Never Alone: Some Thoughts for Christmas ’24
Christmastime gives you a new appreciation for a world that we so often take for granted. This world looks a little too broken at times. We’ve all felt the weariness […]
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The Words on the Bathroom Wall
I noticed it a couple of years ago, fresh in high school. Here, in the gym bathroom, the place where my eighth-grade self would sometimes hide in fear of having […]
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Faithfulness and Control: Some Thoughts for Thanksgiving
At the beginning of this fall, I decided that I would finally have a racing season without any health struggles to hold me back. I had it all under control–or […]
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Hope is the Thing That Brought Me Here
It had been two years since I had gotten a cross-country PR. Throughout all of last season, I kept hoping to cross the finish line and see a number, bold […]
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Summer ’24 Highlights: Camps, Travels, Adventures, & Inspiration
As summer comes to a close, I’ve spent some time reflecting on my experiences. During these past few months, my life has felt full in the best way possible, and […]
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Wisdom and Hope: A Poem About Ecclesiastes
Two years ago, I read through the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter by chapter, letting its words pierce my heart. When I tell people that this is my favorite book of […]
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A Cross Necklace, a Conversation, & an Opened Heart
One day last month, a long drive had called for a stop at a little roadside coffee shop. The sun streamed through the windows, music played freely, and my heart […]
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