I grew up reading Nancy Drew detective mysteries. For a long time, I actually thought I wanted to be a forensic scientist or maybe a criminal psychologist. Obviously, my life took a slightly different … Read more about Suicidal Thoughts? Nah, Satan, We’ve Fought This Round Before. (And You Lose.)
I Do Not Exist to Impress You
"Believe in your flyness, conquer your shyness." - Kanye West Most of you know that my mom came to visit me here in Thailand at the beginning of this month. For those who didn't know, that's a real … Read more about I Do Not Exist to Impress You
What Publishing a Book (And Failing) Taught Me About Vision
The mural above the stairs leading to my bedroom punches me in the metaphorical gut every time I climb the steps. Thailand has been a month of intense outreach, assertiveness, lengthy days, … Read more about What Publishing a Book (And Failing) Taught Me About Vision
Please Don’t Call Me Brave Anymore
"I was a heavy heart to carry, but he never let me down; when he held me in his arms, my feet never touched the ground." - Florence + the Machine, Heavy in Your Arms The day after the night when … Read more about Please Don’t Call Me Brave Anymore
She is More Than a Prostitute
Her name is Butterfly. It's somewhere around 9:30pm on a Saturday when I first meet her. The warm, tropical air pulls strands of hair from my bobby-pinned updo as the red light district in Chiang … Read more about She is More Than a Prostitute
Plans After the Race: There’s Always Room for One More
Disclaimer: You may quickly reach a point while reading this blog where you think to youself, "Ahh, I know where this blog is going." However, God often writes the script of my life a lot like an M. … Read more about Plans After the Race: There’s Always Room for One More
The Bad Day: I Have Confidence (Except When I Have None)
April 25 has not been a great day. I know plenty of people who very firmly believe that days, by themselves, are not inherently bad. These people believe that the day is what you make of it. And if … Read more about The Bad Day: I Have Confidence (Except When I Have None)
“If This is God’s Will, Shouldn’t I Feel Peace?”
I've never had a baby, and quite frankly, don't plan to for many, many years. If I had to sum up what my spiritual life has felt like over the past seven days, though, I'd be tempted to say it felt … Read more about “If This is God’s Will, Shouldn’t I Feel Peace?”
I’ve Got 99 Problems and a Mouse is One
It's 11:30 pm at night, and we have a mice infestation. (photos: Aubrey Fite) By this point on the Race, very little phases me on an individual basis. I sat ripping apart garlic naan at a local … Read more about I’ve Got 99 Problems and a Mouse is One