my book isn’t a best seller (and that’s okay)
Whatever you’re dreaming, take one small step. Be obedient. You may be amazed how God uses that obedience 365 days from now. On August 18, 2015 this book didn’t exist. On August 19, 2015 I did what felt completely crazy, simply obedient, and absolutely...
Practicing Happiness in the Midst of Grief
I like to fix stuff. And by that I mean that I like to solve problems and make things happen and accomplish all the things and throw away to-do lists because everything has been checked off. And in the middle of all this fixing, Jesus is teaching me to slow down. Over...
Your Writing Matters Even if It Doesn’t Make Money
I started blogging back in August of 2009 when I was 16. Even if I had wanted to make money from writing, I would have had no idea where to start. Growing up, writing was an outlet and a creative medium. Over time, I continued to write because it helped me discover...
on gleaning. (and why your ordinary life is so good.)
Real talk: every day pretty much feels the exact same. It’s ordinary and, truth be told, probably looks boring to the general population. After two weeks exploring Israel, my regular life doesn’t feel much like a grand adventure. I work hard and give my...
Every Story Matters
You are a walking, living, breathing story. There’s no question about it, you’re going to leave a legacy, a mark, an after-thought. The question, then, is what kind of legacy you’ll leave. When it’s all said and done, my hope is that people...
A book for the broken hopefuls… Even If Not: Living, Loving, and Learning in the in Between
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