Oh rest, how beautiful you are! I am so SO thankful that I can rest and recover like I am able to these days. Back when work and ministry were my idols, I viewed rest as an unnecessary admission of...
Category: Faith
Film Review: Unrest

Seeing Unrest–It Was Worth The Effort A week before the film Unrest was scheduled to be shown at our theater, we tried to buy tickets to a showing at which Jennifer Brea and her husband Omar Wasow would be hosting...
Hindsight 20/20: The Beginning of My Journey with ME/CFS

I’ll be honest. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is no walk in the park. It’s been 4 years since I became sick, and a little over 3 years since I was diagnosed with CFS. Get caught up on my story with my...
Jesus Calms A Storm: A Bible Story + Good News About My Health!

Sunday’s church service was hugely powerful for me. Sometimes I get overwhelmed by life and my illness that I forget to trust God. I feel like this message was the pep talk I needed. Maybe it will strengthen you too!...
Learning To Desire God’s “Better” Through Pain + 4 Reflection Questions

So, remember my confession last time that I had blueberry fever? Well, as a side note, after eating most of the 18 cups of blueberries in about 2 weeks, I had a blood test (I have these a lot) and...
Herb Blurb #1 LAVENDER

Hello all! I’ve been dying to share this post with you guys because I know a lot of you are really savvy with the essential oils phenomenon. I personally am not savvy, but does it count if I'm totally interested...
The Cost of Freedom: Remember Warriors of Faith

This is a note to all my family of faith, and a special shout out to those who find themselves in some way or another on the "front lines" in ministry. On special United States holidays celebrating all those brave...
Challenge for the Chronically Ill: Go Easy on Loved Ones; Go to God

Hudson Taylor is one of my heroes. My favorite quote by him is, “It matters not how great the pressure is, only where the pressure lies. As long as the pressure does not come between me and my Savior, but...
Easter: Saved By His Life

Slowing down isn’t a natural skill of mine–though since my burnout I guess I’ve had a crash course on the topic. I’m a do-er, and I’d much rather be accomplishing stuff than resting. This is often how I’ve lived my...
Peace Through Burnout: Navigating Burnout-Related Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Depression

To be honest, it has taken me a few weeks to write this post. Painful personal memories have been tough to revisit, and once there, I have felt a great divide between the seriousness of this topic and my inadequate...