The Pains of People-Pleasing and the Hope that Heals
“I ran ten miles today, and I probably won’t be able to swim very fast,” I remember explaining to my swim coach one evening back in eighth grade. “So? You […]
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Summer Camp 2023 and Reminders That We’re Never Alone
I just came back from a week that I’ll never forget. A week full of laughter-filled moments and deep conversations and a break from the rushed pace of this life. […]
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Of Watercolor Skies, Grassy Fields, & an Unusual Prayer
About a year ago, I prayed some words that I never expected to come from my heart. God, I’m not sure if I’m meant to keep running and… If I […]
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5 Simple Reminders I Discovered on My Second Half Marathon
Six months ago, I signed up for the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon with the hope that I would finish my track season stronger. A month later, I […]
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Restored: My Hope for This Summer (Spring 2023 Seasonal Review)
It’s quiet here at the harbor, with a gentle salt breeze and a calm ocean. Little pink wildflowers sprawl along the rocks that reach the water’s edge. The sky goes […]
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You Belong Here: Reflecting on Grace and Purpose
Sometimes I forget that God can use even the broken pieces. But the shattered pieces of glass still sparkle when the Light shines down.
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Broken Roads Can Still Lead Home: Hope in the Dry Seasons
It’s easy to think that we’re stuck. Stuck in a broken place. But broken roads can still lead home. And doesn’t that change everything?
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Takeaways From My Trip to Colorado
Evergreens and rocks of red dust. Wooden fences and snow on the rooftops. Streams that glitter under the harsh sunlight. Air that feels dry and crisp. A few weeks ago, […]
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More Than What the Numbers Say
My heart sank at the beginning of last year’s track season, when I suddenly realized that my mile time had slowed down by a whole minute. It shouldn’t have caught […]
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Seeking Our Savior on Easter This Year
The earth seems to let out its breath as Easter draws near. When I looked out at the hills last week, they stood splattered in orange. Our state flower—the poppy—had […]
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