Reflections from the Soul

The Light Within: The Grace of Forgiveness

To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you. — Lewis B. Smedes Forgiveness is one of the hardest and most liberating acts we can ever undertake. It requires vulnera...

The Light Within: The Power of Resilience

When I think about resilience, I’m reminded of the trees that bend during a storm. Their branches may sway, but their roots hold firm.

The Light Within: Fearless Growth

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. — 1 John 4:18 Growth often feels uncomfortable. It asks us to step outside of what we know, to face fears that whisper we’re not enough....

The Light Within: Letting Go of Regrets

After years of struggling with addiction, I carried the weight of broken promises, lost time, and pain I’d caused myself and others.

The Quiet Strength of Hope

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. — Desmond Tutu Hope is a quiet thing. It doesn’t demand attention or shout over the noise of the world. It whispers, sof...

Building Resilience Through Change

Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving; we get stronger and more resilient. — Steve Maraboli Change is inevitable. Whether it’s welcomed or unexpected, easy or earth-shattering, change always...

The Sacredness of Starting Over

And so, with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer...

The Alchemy of Gratitude

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. — Melody Beattie Gratitude has a way of sneaking up on us, doesn’t it? We spend so much time chasing after what...

The Lessons in the Detour

Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans. — Allen Saunders For as long as I can remember, I’d been a meticulous planner. I loved the feeling of knowing what was next, of having...

The Courage to Wait

When we’re in a season of waiting, it’s easy to feel stuck. Our minds race, wondering if we’ve missed a step or if we’re doing something wrong. But what if waiting is exactly where you’re meant to ...