Have you ever found inspiration in the title of a book you’ve never actually read? For me, one of those books is The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment. I heard about it years ago, and…
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One theme I return to often in my writing is the idea of finding happiness and purpose in the everyday moments of life. After all, so much of our lives are made up of…
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It wasn’t until recently that I started thinking about how everyday, low-level exposure to chemicals might be affecting my health. What made it click for me was hearing story after story from friends—healthy people—experiencing…
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Minimalism sometimes gets a bad rap as a lifestyle reserved for the upper-middle class—a trend tied to pricey aesthetics and perfectly curated homes. And yes, there are strains of minimalism that lean heavily on…
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I’m not the most productive person in the world. You know the type—those rapid-fire achievers who seem to get a week’s worth of work done in a single afternoon. That’s not me. If there’s…
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One guiding piece of wisdom I’ve taken from the Bible is the concept of human flourishing. What does it truly mean to live in a way that aligns our actions with a greater purpose—where…
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Forgiveness is an incredible act when you think about it. It’s not about pretending something didn’t hurt—it’s about acknowledging the pain but choosing to release it. It’s a radical expression of trust and hope:…
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As a young adult, I didn’t give much thought to emergency preparedness. It just wasn’t on my radar. But then life changed—I got married and had four children. Those little lives are so precious…
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I’ve never been one for hard and fast rules—they always feel too rigid, too much like something I have to do. But rules of thumb? Those, I love. They’re just enough structure to make an abstract…
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My college cross-country coach had a saying that’s stayed with me over the years: “It’s not rocket science, it’s consistency.” He wasn’t just talking about running—he was teaching us a life lesson. Improvement, whether…
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Have you ever noticed how your tastes evolve as your income grows? I’ve seen it in myself—what I consider “good” food or “acceptable” lodging on a vacation has shifted dramatically over the years. And…
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As a teenager, I remember feeling the pull to fit in. It seemed so important—learning how to be liked, how not to stand out too much, how to blend in with the crowd. And…
