• Reading

    Favorite Reads of 2024

    Hello again, friend! This past year, I finally read some popular books that had long been recommended to me. I also discovered some surprising jewels in the huge world of indie publishing. As for nonfiction… don’t ask, because it’s the category I’ve read the least in. But, be that as it may, I do have some highlights from this past year. Here are some of my absolute favorite reads of 2024: “The Lord of the Rings” by J. R. R. Tolkien Genre: FantasyIn one word: Masterful My thoughts: Let us begin with the king of high fantasy himself. I now understand why Tolkien is considered a literary genius. This story…

  • Faith

    Heart and Time

    Hello and happy 2025! As the third week of the year rolls around, I’ve been spending time doing what most people do at the beginning of each year: reflect, plan, set goals, and dream. It’s the time of year when we either plan and gain momentum or settle and continue life as before. At the end of 2024, I spent some time wondering what I wanted this coming year to look like. And while there is much in life that is unpredictable, there are many things we are responsible for. As I thought about this, I was gently reminded by the Holy Spirit that stewarding my heart and my time…