Have you ever held on to something you know is bad for you but kept going back to it? I’m not sure why we human beings do that. I think it comes from mistrust and a deep hope that if you hold on to said bad thing it might become a good thing. These last …
In continuation of my sharing last week on the broadcast channel *for those of you interested in joining the broadcast channel on instagram, check it out here: https://ig.me/j/AbY5mAIo5PbkNYRQ/. Today, I want to talk about isolation and how that can be an opportunity for you to reinvent yourself. When everything in your life crumbles: you lose …
REPEAT AFTER ME: “I AM LOVED.” How did that feel? It felt good, huh? Or maybe it felt weird and you’re thinking, “This is stupid,” lol. When I was in high school, a few years ago, I survived thanks to word affirmations. When I found out about affirmations, I utilized them almost every day and …
Have you ever seen two butterflies dancing? Have you ever felt the world stop? Their wings’ flutter frees the world into a place of mystery and beauty. You can’t help but stop and follow them with your eyes, captivated by their grandness yet gentleness. How can something be so fragile and beautiful? So marvelous and …
This last Friday I transitioned my grandmother to hospice. It was a difficult decision to make. There have been many sad moments within the last week, but also many blessed moments of joy. Some people say the sour moments in life make the good ones even sweeter. I understand what they mean now. It’s true. …
Lately, I’ve seen incredible examples of what it means to support a friend through difficult times. My grandmother is really ill and visiting her at the hospital is not easy; it’s not the greatest environment to be in. The other day I came home from visiting my grandmother at the hospital. It was a really …
Life is about falling in love with God. About realizing who God is through your life experiences, even the difficult moments, and about learning to be thankful through suffering. Because just as everyday has a sunset, there is always a sunrise. Where there is an end there is always a new beginning. My grandmother is …
The message at my church last week was titled “Act Absolutely According to God’s Will,” this week, another message was given titled, “Consider Absolute Faith as Life.” The first message was about realizing how the people sent by God who act on His will always experience suffering in every period. Yet, we must act according …
TRIGGER WARNING: mention of suicide (though very brief) In middle school, one of my friends came to school crying one day because she said her brother committed suicide. My best friend’s mother visited that friend’s mother to offer her condolences. When she did, the mother looked confused and said she didn’t have a son. My …
Have you ever felt so tiny? So weak? So helpless? I do, especially when I play soccer! I never played soccer growing up, and I never thought I would, that is, until I started attending my church. Whenever a flying object comes towards me, whether a volleyball, tennis ball, basketball, beach ball. You name it! …
