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

For me, mental health has never been an abstract topic or a distant concern; it has been a battle I’ve lived through, prayed through, and survived only by the grace of God. Over eleven years ago, I reached a breaking point. My anxiety and PTSD had escalated to a level so severe that I genuinely feared I might lose my mind. I came painfully close to being placed in a mental health facility. I can still remember the shaking, the fear, the numbness, the spiraling thoughts, and

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