When the story feels true.
originally published via my email newsletter in August 2024 “I feel this essay now more than ever,” I emailed to an editor today. Writing an essay…
You’re safe now.
My core value rose to the surface this week, during an unlikely event. Creative Mornings is an organization I joined as I started freelancing, to…
India-girl’s god or mine?
Several weeks ago now, I sat in church and almost threw up when I notice the day’s scripture reading: Genesis 28. This Old Testament chapter…
It’s time to be honest: My Response to the overturn of Roe v Wade.
TW/CW: rape and miscarriage. I think it’s time to be honest. Disclaimer: If you don’t want to read an opinion on the overturning of Roe…
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A tiny piece of my SBC story
My story / re: the Southern Baptist Convention’s sexual abuse investigation Then I remember, vividly, the day we had sexual harassment and abuse training. No…
“Do not despise the day of small things.”
– a phrase from Zechariah 4.10 Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash I think I stumbled across this phrase out of a prophet’s book in college, a paraphrase…
when you’re tired of hoping.
a second valentine’s day post. read the first one (from 2021) here. Photo by Eriks Abzinovs on Unsplash Her voice came through with words on a grainy video…
the wonder of being embraced
I’m a white-knuckled girl, and always have been. I grip my way through life, holding onto whatever I can for dear life—as if the holding…
setting the pace: choosing words for 2022
I have asthma, and I am a runner. Yes, I realize that these two descriptors tend to be antithetical to one another. Believe me, I…
on letting go
“Are you willing to let the leaves fall?” This year-old Insta post struck a nerve with me, as we once again turned seasons and as…
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