God's Tender Ways
The Plant That Found Its Purpose
— A Simple Favor Became a Call to Pray A year after my late husband and I moved into our new home, a young man
When Time Turned Without a Warning
In the desert, fall becomes the most welcomed season; the air cools, the scorching heat softens, and the days grow peaceful. Yet it lacks something
No One at the Table
After my husband passed away, I lost the motivation to cook. He loved my meals, those nourishing dishes I prepared with care. He was the
Two Coffee Mugs and a Whisper
I don’t want to admit it, but I can’t pretend anymore. The loneliness without my husband’s presence feels unbearable at times. Yesterday, a wave of
Where the Light Falls
As I was walking this morning, I saw that the same cloud looked dark, then turned bright and golden as the light touched it. The
The Same Rain, Different Heart
Desert plants endure months of scorching sun and survive long stretches of drought. Rain is its most precious gift, but it rarely comes gently. More
Grief Met the Sky
There are three mesquite trees in my yard. The largest one, which my husband loved the most, bloomed beautifully in spring, but shortly after my
The Answer Wrapped in a Fortune Cookie
This feels too personal to share publicly, but if it brings glory to God—if it shows that His unseen hand is still at work—then it’s
Why True Peace Is Hard to Achieve in Today’s World
I’m depressed. I mean it. I’m staying in one of the most serene neighborhoods—supposedly peaceful—but I find myself at no peace. People seem to have
Longing for What the World Cannot Give
—The Illusion of Earthly Peace I wonder if the longing of earthly peace is naïve.🧐 Has there ever been a time in human history when
When Loss Becomes the Path to More
This morning, I found myself reflecting on my life journey and what life truly offers: love, loss, grief, and hope. One word came to mind:
The Beauty We Miss While Searching for Something Else
🤔 When people think of Arizona, they often picture a lifeless desert — scorching heat, endless dust, and tall, silent saguaro. I only lived there