I'm sorry... but it's the truth. How many times have you heard that? Or maybe even said it yourself, followed by something that felt a little too raw, a little too real for polite conversation. Well, buckle up, because here's another dose. Look around. What are people chasing? The latest gadget? The fanciest car? AContinue reading "The Truth We Avoid"
✨ Relationship Over Religion: Walking with Jesus in Today’s World By Amber Published in Self Image Magazine There’s something deeply aching in so many hearts today. A longing not just to be good—but to be known. To walk through life with God, not simply gesture toward Him from afar. And yet, for many, the pathContinue reading
Traveling to Istanbul
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"
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