The Pain of Awareness

I know I’m late to the game, but I recently started looking into the Enneagram. A friend bought me some books to peruse about it, but I was content just knowing I was an INTJ/INFJ, so they sat in my Kindle library for awhile, unread. She reminded me in passing, so I decided to at […]

A Relationship Like Peter II

So what’s the cautionary in the tale here? Don’t deny Jesus when hanging out with strangers around a fire?

A Relationship Like Peter

If I didn’t know how the book(s) ended, I would’ve wagered that Peter was the one going to sell out Jesus, not Judas. That’s how it looks to us humans, right? The ones with the most mistakes loses?

Distortions

I sometimes wonder why it’s so hard to see the truth about certain things. Of course, it’s easier for me to wonder this about other people: why do they not see that they’re wrong? It’s so obvious! But I know I struggle with the same, even if it’s visibility is diminished by, well, personal bias. I […]

Change

A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to speak at my original eighth grade’s HIGH SCHOOL graduation. Which I’m still coming to terms with, but I guess it’s okay. It was wonderful to see them. I talked about change. They had asked me to share how I’ve seen them grow and change, but I […]

The Impact of Trying

If you’re a regular around here, you already know that I’m a perfectionist (recovering!). I once sat on the floor at Whole Foods for 45 minutes comparing the protein content, calorie content, and prices of every kind of vegan protein powder. (Settled on this one, if you’re curious. Also it’s $20 cheaper on Amazon. Sigh, […]

Not Everyone Thinks Like You

The older I get, the more I value direct, clear, and compassionate communication. And the more I talk with people, the more I realize how different we all are. During teenage years, there’s the misconception that I am so different and no one can ever understand me and what I’m going through. While each experience is […]

Lessons from David

Just a few days ago, my favorite human had a birthday. Though he seems desperate to say that we’re “basically 30” now, we are decidedly not 30 yet. Almost. But not yet! It’s the second time we’ve celebrated his birthday as a married couple, and I’ve gotta say that I’m just as obsessed with him as […]

Can I Be a Christian if I Struggle with Anxiety?

The Bible literally says to not be anxious (Philippians 4:6-7), so can I be a Christian and struggle with anxiety?

100

A lot has happened in the last 3 and a half years. And all of that has brought me here: to my 100th post.