Words and Light
Well, here we are. Living this thing we call life as we try to survive and thrive in the midst of quite a story. An imperfect, but beautiful, story full of mistakes and lessons and doubts and determination. Some days, it feels like the darkness will be the main character, but we can change the narrative when we search for light in the story.
It isn't always easy to find. But I have found that encouraging words and knowing I am not alone helps the search succeed. So, I would like to offer my words and light to you, just in case you are having a little trouble finding yours today.
But First . . .
We pray. I have seen too many dark days turn around to not believe in the power of prayer. As my goal here is to remind you that you are not alone on this journey, I will begin by backing my words with action. I would be honored to pray for you. Tell me how I can pray for your story and your search for light.
Start With Why
There are many stories on this site. Beautiful stories of triumph beyond tragedy and faith overcoming fear. There are poems full of feelings and rhymey words. There are adventures of imagination and messages of faithful devotion. But the first story I want to share with you is mine.
I pray my hard-learned lessons (many that I am still learning) grant you some light for your journey. Maybe you will find some hope in the storm. Maybe a glimmer of joy in the sadness. For I write for you, my friend, and wish more than anything for you to see you are not alone in the struggle.
Ministry and Message
We are living in an overconnected, wild world where everyone is watching for your next mistake. This nonstop riptide drags us into the belief that we must carry our struggles alone, leaving us to hide in a crowded room of lonely people. This becomes our story as we mourn the missing community and connections we were created for. This isolation can weigh you down and pull you under.
I have felt that isolation. I have felt it in every mistake and in every bad day. I have struggled to keep my head above water while the world seems to stand by and watch without a care.
But in all my efforts to swim against the current, I have discovered that there is no quick fix, only a challenging path that I have to choose over and over again every day. I have to choose to search for the light within the darkness of the story.
Because of my search, I want to help you with yours in the only way I know how.
I write because I am in love with words, but I also write because I recognize the power words have to bring hope to weary souls, especially words of forgiveness and faith. When we tell our stories out loud, we offer an authentic welcome to imperfection and an invitation to the connections of humanity we have neglected for far too long.
My adventures are both ministry and message, offering description and documentation of my search for the light of God's love in the hard days. I hope my words are a map that leads you to find the light in your own story, but until you do, you are welcome to borrow some of mine.
My Light Source
It would be so easy to just go with the flow of the world, continuing to feel small and alone. But my God says that is not who I am. I am His. I am the Daughter of a King. Blessed in His sight. And I am never alone for He walks with me in and out of the fire. These are His promises for me. These are also His promises for you. His words are what keep me looking toward the source of the light even on the darkest days. And I have good news, there is plenty to share.
Words vs. Light
Words
Tell Me a Story
Join me as I explore the adventures of life and the lessons that hit home. These personal stories, poetry, and devotions dive deep into the things that make us such beautiful creations. All captured in words.
Light
Time to Shine
Head this way for something a little lighter. You will find locations you'll love, laughter you need, and resources you'll enjoy. From inspirational fun to the tools we need to grow, there is something for everyone to brighten their day.
One of the joys and challenges of my creative mind is that I rarely stay in my lane. I love to write everything—poems, fiction, nonfiction, devotionals, short stories, and more. I am intrigued by the serious and captured by laughter. Taught by the personal and enlightened by the imagination and fun. Since life seems to provide an abundance of both human and humor, I write both.
And you can read both. Under Words, I share the personal and poetic. The tragedy and triumph. These are stories of faith and folly. Tales of realization and redemption. A collection of emotion and life that shares my human with your human so you know you are not in this alone.
Under Light, you will find the fun, the funny, and the fiction. This section is full of things to help lighten the load, including jokes, book reviews, fun with words, and journal prompts. You also will find tools for leadership and life that grow us and teach us how to be better humans, both for ourselves and each other.
Which way will you go on the search today? Will you head for stories of seriousness or something lighter? No matter which one you choose, they are all inspirational arrows that point to the light of the story.
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