Tag: Emotional Healing

  • Do you have water buffalos in your life?

    Do you have water buffalos in your life?

    We all have “water buffaloes” in our lives—those heavy, messy, unexpected burdens that feel more like obstacles than blessings. But what if these challenges are actually shaping us into the person God intends us to be? In this reflection, we explore how to walk with your buffaloes, not against them, and find genuine inner peace…

  • Dear Younger Me: A Letter from My 100-Year-Old Self

    Dear Younger Me: A Letter from My 100-Year-Old Self

    On my 100th birthday, I reflect on a life shaped by grace, resilience, and quiet communion with God. This letter to my younger self is a tapestry of spiritual wisdom, practical care, and heartfelt encouragement—an invitation to live fully, faithfully, and freely.

  • The Angel Who Loved Bubblegum

    The Angel Who Loved Bubblegum

    A tiny angel with puffed cheeks and a pink bubblegum mission. Lila Grace marches across heaven with a pouty stomp and a heart full of love—ready to leave a gift that smells like happy and sounds like home.

  • Pearls in the Night: What Insomnia, Oysters, and Scripture Teach Us About Treasure

    Pearls in the Night: What Insomnia, Oysters, and Scripture Teach Us About Treasure

    A sleepless night becomes a sanctuary of transformation. Inspired by Mitch Teemley’s reflection and the quiet beauty of pearls, this post explores how discomfort can be wrapped in grace—and how Scripture invites us to seek treasures formed in stillness.

  • No Rearview Mirror: Grace in Every Season

    No Rearview Mirror: Grace in Every Season

    I wake up loving life—not just the easy parts, but the trials that shaped me. I’ve learned to be grateful for every moment, even the ones that hurt. I don’t live in the rearview mirror anymore. I choose joy, I choose presence, and I choose to feel it all—the sorrow, the beauty, and the grace…

  • Forgiveness: A Violet Fragrance of Peace and Healing

    Forgiveness: A Violet Fragrance of Peace and Healing

    Forgiveness is a powerful, transformative act that helps us release anger and resentment, allowing healing and joy. While challenging, it requires empathy and compassion. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting; rather, it enables personal growth and improved relationships. By forgiving, we inspire others and contribute to a kinder world filled with possibilities.