Recently, I spent over two months on the Monterey Peninsula; a place where ocean mist meets redwoods, and the days are often framed by the sounds of waves and wildlife. I found myself outdoors constantly, simply watching: sea birds gliding low over the surf, deer moving quietly through the fog, sea otters floating and playing together, and sea lions basking on the rocks. As I slowed down to notice them... to really notice them, I began to reflect. Time in nature always does t

God didn’t forget about me, like I thought He might have. For about five years now, I have felt forgotten by God. It has felt like one hit after another. Health struggles, financial strain, hardships in my marriage, my child’s health issues, losing friends, losing income, losing pets… multiple pets, health scares with family., vet bill after vet bill. The list goes on. My mental health eventually crashed so hard last year that it landed me in a 12 week IOP (Intensive outpatie

Have you ever wondered why Jesus so often spoke in parables instead of just saying things plainly? Well first, the Old Testament said he would... Wouldn’t it have been easier if He simply said, “Here’s what this means”? But instead, He told stories about farmers sowing seed, shepherds searching for lost sheep, or a father waiting for his prodigal son to come home. I’ve often thought about that, and the more I reflect on it, the more I see the wisdom in it. Jesus didn’t just w

After a long break from leading international group trips, I’m excited to share that I have two upcoming pilgrimages, and you’re invited. I am not planning frequent trips again or trying to travel the world. I am committing to one intentional pilgrimage per year. It may not cover a lot of ground, but my hope is that it will leave a deep spiritual impact. Unlike my past group trips, these will not be large groups of people heading out to explore fun destinations. These are dif