Bridges Over the Bosphorus: Istanbul’s Lessons on Connection and Self At first light, you step onto the Galata Bridge, the two-level walkway where fishing rods arc over railings as ferries hum beneath you. Below, grill smoke drifts from fish restaurants; above, morning commuters mingle on deck. You’re straddling the Bosphorus—the glittering waterway that threads EuropeContinue reading "Traveling to Istanbul"
Stepping In, Reaching Out: How Embracing New Cultures Enriches Us All
Have you ever found yourself in a place where everything felt wonderfully new and beautifully different? Maybe it was the language dancing around you, the bustling energy of the markets, the customs that felt like a gentle dance, or even just the unique rhythm of daily life. Stepping into a culture vastly different from ourContinue reading "Stepping In, Reaching Out: How Embracing New Cultures Enriches Us All"
Reflecting the Divine: My Heart’s Invitation to See God’s Image in Every Face
Oh, friend, in a world that sometimes feels so quick to point out our differences, isn't it just wonderful to discover a truth so profound, so radiant, that it can help us glimpse past every single divide? For me, as a Christian, this truth is beautifully simple yet incredibly powerful: every single person you meet,Continue reading "Reflecting the Divine: My Heart’s Invitation to See God’s Image in Every Face"
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Chefchaouen: Where Azure Dreams Weave a Story of Togetherness Step off the beaten path, and you might just stumble upon a dream painted in every shade of blue imaginable. Nestled in the majestic Rif Mountains of Morocco lies Chefchaouen, often called the "Blue Pearl," and it’s so much more than just a feast for theContinue reading "Chefchaouen, Morocco"
Reflections
Reflect Love Back to Yourself Today, I sit here thinking about how imperfect I am. As I believe many of us do on a daily basis. We may wish we would have responded a different way than what we did, and we may wish we didn't do something that we did, in fact, do. IContinue reading "Reflections"
Self Image 