Category: personal
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WA > MD

Currently, I find myself residing in good ol’ Maryland. If you didn’t catch my last post about moving, you can read all about my Leaving LifePoint here. Originally, this post was written to regale you with the findings of my transition from WA to MD. In writing, like in most living art, my stock story of…
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I don’t regret growing up non-Christian

I boast in my weakness, not because I take pride in who I’ve been, or what I’ve done. I’m not so proud of where I’ve been, so much as I am proud of how far He went to reach me… And how far He’s taken me since.
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When Leaving LifePoint

I firmly believe that being at LifePoint church has salvaged what was left of my hope in salvation.
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Nostalgic about Niches: A Friday night musing captured

Have you ever walked through a door, entered a room and felt instantly at home? There, in that place, the stresses of the day melt away. Whatever happened up until the moment you stepped over that threshold fades to distant murmurs in the background, and serene feelings of peace wrap around you like a well-worn blanket. You…
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3 Years ’til 30

Warning: Super personal post about to blow. Also. 3 things I wish I knew in my early 20’s, and 3 things I’d like to do before 30.
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An Open Letter From the One Who Got (sent) Away

I keep trying to validate us. Make this into more than some title-less, emotional fling between friends.
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The Niche Factor

Have you ever walked through a door, entered a room and felt instantly at home? There, in that place, the stressers of the day melt away. Whatever happened up until the moment you stepped over that threshold fades to distant murmurs in the background. A serene feeling of peace wrapping around you like an old…
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True Honor.

Have you ever been shamed by being honored? Not the, “oh-my-gosh-they’re-calling-me-out-in-public-I’m-so-embarrassed” cute kind of shamed. Rather, the, “oh-my-gosh-if-they-only-knew-who-I-really-was” kind of shamed. The kind that feels a little like ashamed. This Sunday I was honored by a very good friend for turning down my dream opportunity at the most amazing, thriving church I have ever known……

