In a culture where dating apps facilitate endless options and commitment feels optional, the Christian approach to relationships stands out as notably different. While secular dating culture embraces casual connections and physical intimacy, many Christians take a more intentional path—one that prioritizes marriage as the ultimate goal of dating. But like any approach to something … Continue reading Looking for Love: Dating and Marriage
The Gift of Disruption
Last week, the city of Seattle and the surrounding areas were hit by a massive windstorm, featuring gusts up to 60 miles per hour. Storms like these are not unusual in the Pacific Northwest, as we usually get at least one of this magnitude each winter. Typically, the high winds are accompanied with ice and … Continue reading The Gift of Disruption
Changing Course
The world was watching this summer as athletes from around the world gathered in Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Athletes of all ages, nationalities and abilities were represented on the pitch, field, track, and pool. One of the most popular events for spectators is women’s gymnastics, where athletes complete seemingly impossible skills … Continue reading Changing Course
Creating Community
My earliest memory of dance was when I was five years old, which was about the time I started taking ballet at the British Dancing Academy (BDA). At the end of class, our teacher Miss Shannon would lead us in an imagination exercise she called “Toy Shop”. She would put on the soundtrack, and we … Continue reading Creating Community
The Lies We Believe
If you know me, then you know that I love to make plans. I’ve discovered I am highly detail-oriented, which is a skill that I use in both my professional and personal life. I even gravitate toward hobbies that require planning, like running races. I am often that friend in the group who is texting … Continue reading The Lies We Believe
Walk on Water
If you know me, you know that one of my all-time favorite movies is the Pixar classic Finding Nemo. The main character, Marlin, is a clownfish who, ironically, is afraid of the ocean. After witnessing the death of his wife and all but one of his children, his trauma response to the unknown is understandable. … Continue reading Walk on Water
Writing
Why do I write? Why do I do what I do? I write because a little girlWith red hair and glassesWas once upon a timeEnchanted by,Enamored with, And possibly obsessed with…booksShe would read voraciously Hot summer afternoons, cold winter nightsMeeting characters, going on adventures, Learning about the past, exploring alien worldsDiscovering new places and fantasies, … Continue reading Writing
Better Things
A few weeks ago, I signed up to run a half marathon race. I trained for the race all summer and was eager to feel the sense of accomplishment that comes from crossing a finish line. Running is therapeutic for me, and I delight in the physical and mental challenges of long-distance running. The race … Continue reading Better Things
Autumn
Summer bursts forth from springIn vibrant greens and deep blues. Icy chills of lake water, laced with tendrils of kelp and sunlight Heat that makes me feel alive.Staying up late to watch the sun dip below the horizonMaking a dramatic exit for the night. As quickly as summer cameI feel a chill in the air. … Continue reading Autumn
Achilles’ Heel – Marathon Reflections
Have you ever wondered why people call it an “Achilles’ heel”? Who was Achilles anyway? According to Greek mythology, Achilles was a great Greek warrior and hero of the Trojan War. Achilles was invulnerable everywhere on his body, except for his heel, where his mother grasped him as she dipped him in the river Styx. … Continue reading Achilles’ Heel – Marathon Reflections
Walking with Wisdom 