Thriving In The Mystery

Life with God is never meant to be dull or weighed down by fear of the unknown. Even when the path ahead is hazy, His light still breaks through, leading us step by step into unexpected joy. Thriving in the Mystery is a weekly breath of hope—a reminder that uncertainty is not a setback but sacred ground where wonder grows. Each short reflection is meant to lift your heart, brighten your spirit, and remind you that God’s goodness is alive and shining even when tomorrow feels unclear.

resting while the world demands motion

Resting While the World Demands Motion

When the world pushes you to keep going, to keep producing, to keep performing, rest can feel like failure. But in God’s Kingdom, stillness is strength. This gentle reflection invites you to stop striving and find peace—not because the storm has ende...
Wonder That Outlives Fear (Artwork: Untitled White Charcoal om Black Paper)

Wonder That Outlives Fear

Fear can shrink the world, but wonder reminds us it’s still full of beauty, grace, and God’s quiet presence. This reflection invites readers to pause, breathe, and let awe rise up even in the midst of unanswered prayers or anxious hearts. Wonder does...
Mercy Meeting Us Mid-Journey

Mercy Meeting Us Mid-Journey

You don’t need to have it all together to be met by God. Mercy doesn’t wait for you at the finish line—it meets you right in the middle of the mess. This reflection invites you to lay down the pressure to arrive and recognize the gentle grace that wa...
Laughter That Comes Out of Nowhere

Laughter That Comes Out of Nowhere

Sometimes, joy shows up unannounced. In the middle of waiting or heaviness, a laugh bubbles up—not because life is perfect, but because God is still good. This reflection explores the grace of laughter that comes out of nowhere, the kind that breaks ...
Peace That Doesn’t Need Proof (Arizona Desert, 5 x 7 Pastel)

Peace That Doesn’t Need Proof

Sometimes peace comes before the answers. Before the clarity. Before the outcome changes. It comes gently, like rain on the roof—unannounced but steady. This post invites you to receive the kind of peace Paul described in Philippians 4:7—a peace that...
When God Whispers in the Silence

When God Whispers in the Silence

When life grows quiet and answers feel far away, we may think God has gone silent. But silence isn’t always absence—it’s often invitation. In the stillness, like Elijah in the cave, we may begin to hear the gentle whisper of God’s presence. This post...
Blessings Found on Life’s Detours

Blessings Found on Life’s Detours

Life doesn’t always follow the map we imagine. Sometimes, plans fall apart, doors close, and we’re left wondering if we’ve missed God’s way. But detours are rarely wasted. They often hide blessings we couldn’t see on the straight path—a friendship, a...
Morning Light in the Darkest Night

Morning Light in the Darkest Night

Even the longest night cannot hold back the dawn. When life feels heavy and hope seems distant, God is already planting seeds of morning light. Joy doesn’t wait for perfect circumstances—it begins as a spark, a whisper of grace that grows brighter as...

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-Matthew 9:38

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