The JOURNAL

Kory and Mikaela’s love story is one that draws deep meaning from their own separate stories of endurance and patience as they waited long and hard to find the love of their life. And like a resounding crescendo after a lifetime of build-up, their wedding day was a full-orchestral celebration. Heartache and waiting was now a memory, and […]

It was as ordinary a day as any. Joel’s morning commute to work was early and monotonous, there were meetings and deadlines to deal with, and he had the happy job of picking up everyone’s coffee orders as usual. He stood in line at Starbucks and quickly checked his work email on his phone. “Sigh… today’s gonna […]

Stay away camp in the mountains always holds a sense of anticipation and mystery. The first time we leave home and take our first steps off the bus onto the dusty camp parking lot, it’s a milestone that somehow leaves us feeling like our lives will never be the same again. The smell of pine trees […]

“In the flush of love’s light, we dare to be brave. And suddenly we see that love costs all we are, and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free.” – Maya Angelou  As we kick off the holiday weekend in which we celebrate our hard won freedom, I can’t help […]