There’s something so humbling about realizing that the Creator of all things — God Himself — desires a relationship with us. We don’t have to strive or perform to earn His love; it’s already ours through Christ. But when we truly love God, our hearts long to please Him — to live in a way that brings joy to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each Person of the Trinity — Father, Son, and Spirit — reveals a different layer of God’s love and invites us to walk closer with Him.

Ever wake up and just feel like the world has its hands on its hips, staring you down and saying, “Really? You again?” Yeah. That was me today. I don’t even know why. Nothing catastrophic happened. I didn’t trip and fall in public or accidentally like someone’s photo from 2009 while Facebook stalking (though, honestly, give me time). It was just one of those weird heavy days—the kind where your heart feels a little wrinkled and your brain starts asking dramatic questions l

One of the most beautiful things about watercolor is the way it feels alive. It flows, it surprises, it forces you to let go and lean into its gentle unpredictability. That’s part of why I fell in love with it, and why I cherish the times I’ve had learning from artists who carry on that same spirit—especially Ray Henderson and his son, Bradley Hendershot. I was blessed to take a course with Bradley myself, and watching him demonstrate both his own and his father’s techniques

The word workmanship in the original Greek is poiēma—which is where we get our word poem. That means you are God’s unique poem, His one-of-a-kind masterpiece. And the cool part? He already wrote the plan for your life before you even got here.

Sometimes life feels like a race we weren’t fully prepared to run. We stumble, fall, get back up, and keep moving forward even when it feels like we’re walking through mud. And yet, through all the chaos, God’s hand is steady. His timing is never rushed, never delayed—it’s perfect. I’ve seen this truth play out in my own life, and maybe sharing a bit of my journey will encourage you not to give up on what God has planted inside you.

If you’ve ever wished life came with an instruction manual, surprise — it does. It’s been around for thousands of years, and it’s filled with wisdom that still works today. We call it the Bible, but it’s so much more than just a book. It’s God’s love letter, His guide, and His invitation for you to live a life that’s full of peace, purpose, and joy.