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Stop Striving, Start Living: Learning to Rest in God’s Fullness
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Last Sunday, after service, my churchmate reached out to me with an invitation. He had organized an event in their company, a bank, and he needed guests to help fill the room. By that time, only half of the seats were confirmed, so he asked if we could come. I saw it as an…
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Full Cup Living: What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Provision and Stewardship
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This morning, during my quiet time, I found myself asking God what to write about next. There have been so many blessings lately—so many reflections stirring in my heart—yet I couldn’t seem to settle on a single direction. I kept scrolling through my blog topic list, the one where I jot down ideas whenever…
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How to Start a Meaningful Quiet Time With God Through Journaling (Tips and Encouragement)
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This morning, while having my quiet time, I found myself smiling as I wrote my prayers to God. My heart was filled with gratitude for all the changes He has been making in my life. It was such a joyful moment—simply knowing that I get to meet Him daily, write to Him, and talk…
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What Does It Take to Build a Small Group? 3 Lessons from My Journey in Discipleship
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There are seasons in our walk with God when He places a burden on our hearts—something we can’t ignore no matter how much we try to push it aside. For the past months, that burden for me has been discipleship and small groups in our church. For the past years, I’ve been facilitating our…
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Is Jesus Truly Lord in Your Life? 3 Practical Ways to Live in Obedience
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Over the past week, I’ve been continuing my quiet time in the Old Testament. I am now in 1 Samuel, and one theme has been standing out to me so strongly: the repeated disobedience of Israel. Time after time, God’s people turned away from Him. Time after time, they cried out for help when…
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Why I Took a Sabbatical at the Peak of My Career (And 4 Things to Consider Before You Do Too)
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During one of the short breaks we had at the Unplug Retreat, my roommates and I decided to play a card game called Comfort Cards. The deck had different categories—Love, Career, etc.—and we chose to focus on the Career section. Each person took turns answering a prompt from the card. But right when it was…
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Should I Get Baptized Again? A Gentle Reflection on Obedience and the Holy Spirit
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This past weekend, I had the unexpected privilege of joining a Christian retreat called Unplug Retreat. It was advertised during one of the Young Professional services I attended, and since I was newly on sabbatical, I thought I might as well go. But honestly, I almost didn’t. I missed the original registration deadline because I…
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God’s Faithfulness in the Wilderness: What My Sabbatical Taught Me About Rest and Provision
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I recently moved into a short-term stay for my sabbatical—a place I found online that already looked peaceful in photos. But when I arrived in person, I was genuinely amazed. It was even more beautiful and relaxing than I expected. And right there in that quiet, cozy space, I felt something strange rise up:…
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When God Asks You to Move: The Cost, the Peace, and the Promise
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“Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.” — Matthew 8:20 (NLT) Packing Up the Past Just recently, I moved out of the apartment I had been living in near my office. As I wrapped up my clothes, packed my bags, and tidied…
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One Faithful Day at a Time: Building a Routine Anchored in Christ
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“Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path.” – Proverbs 4:25-26 NLT Today marks the first official day of my sabbatical. For the first time in years, I woke up not needing to clock in for work.…