L.I.V.E. – Love Infinite, Vigorously Exercised

I am a father, friend, and lifelong student of healing. My life has been shaped by hardship, but even more so by grace, which has aided me in emerging from past pain with a heart fiercely committed to restoration, for myself and others as I walk with them on their journey to wholeness. It brings…

The Sacred Sound of Silence: Why I Prefer Quiet While I Work In a world where noise is often synonymous with productivity, things such as playlists blaring, podcasts looping, and hustle culture humming, have become the norm. My soul finds sanctuary in silence. For me, quiet isn’t emptiness; it’s presence. As a chaplain and counselor,…

Timeless Moments: The Activities That Make Me Lose Track of Time There are sacred spaces in my life where time seems to bow out; where clocks fade into silence and I am simply present. I lose track of time when I’m deep in study or writing about theology, counseling, or grief recovery – those moments…

Title: What I Would Change About Modern Society: Restoring Depth in a Shallow Age In my journey through trauma, healing, and ministry, I’ve seen firsthand how modern society often trades depth for speed, connection for convenience, and authenticity for appearance. If I could change one thing, it would be this: I would slow the world…

The Silent Struggles That Stir My Soul What I believe truly bothers me, given my journey, is the weight of unspoken expectations and the ache of unresolved disconnection; especially in the context of family, faith, and purpose. Having endured trauma, and spiritual transformation, I have grown deeply sensitive to inauthenticity, emotional distance, and broken systems…

What’s Getting Better with Age? My Perspective, My Purpose, My Voice As I reflect on my journey through trauma, incarceration, healing, and now a path of ministry, one thing I can honestly say is getting better with age is perspective. Life hasn’t been easy. In fact, for much of it, I was just trying to…

In the rhythm of my daily life, I’ve learned to find comfort through faith, reflection, and connection. Scripture is my anchor—especially promises like those in Isaiah 30:15—which remind me that strength is found in quietness and trust. Writing is more than expression for me; it’s a path to clarity and healing, whether I’m crafting devotionals,…

I am most excited about the redemptive power of my journey—how every piece of my past, even the painful and broken parts, is being transformed into purpose. With my calling into Christian counseling, alongside the deep engagement with grief work, and a commitment to theological and psychological integration, I am being equipped by God to…

In the pursuit of harmony; whether in relationships, community, or spiritual life; I stay aware of letting go of the need to always be right. Clinging to the desire to win arguments, prove a point, or assert superiority often breeds tension and division. But when we release our grip on ego and pride, we create…