This past Sunday some stuff went down. In a good way. There was this girl who used to be in youth group with me visiting our church…… Read more “the girl who cut her hair”
Category: Growing Up & Becoming
Reflections on identity, maturity, disillusionment, and formation over time. These pieces track the long arc of becoming—learning who you are, letting go of who you thought you’d be, and growing up without losing tenderness.
strength
* The majority of this post was originally written in October of 2018 and was never shared, the last half was written June 2019* Lately, I have…… Read more “strength”
Mother.
Today I was listening to a song by Bethany Dillon called “You’re the Best Song”. Every time I hear this song, it stirs within me this deep…… Read more “Mother.”
look at me. but don’t.
I am a sloth. And I’m not talking about that cute lil animal up in the trees. Though, I wish I was. It seems lately that this…… Read more “look at me. but don’t.”
can i tell you a secret?
Can I tell you a secret? Once upon a time, I wanted to be a writer. Growing up, amidst my calling to be a missionary, I dreamed…… Read more “can i tell you a secret?”
an origin story.
Today, I am writing to tell you that it is time for this blog to be renamed. This name is not a new name. As a matter…… Read more “an origin story.”
why hiding is overrated
Ya know, I am twenty-one years old. Twenty-one. That is still hard to comprehend since I still feel like I’m a freshman in high school. To see…… Read more “why hiding is overrated”
how you became a victim of yourself.
At the beginning of this summer I prayed a dangerous prayer. It was words you don't say unless you are looking for God to completely wreck your… Read more "how you became a victim of yourself."
Peculiar Treasure 