Contemplation, or the contemplative life (vita contemplativa in Latin), is the practice of attending to what is real and most true. In Christian tradition, it means fixing our attention on God. Prayer. But it is not just asking God for things. It is being with and knowing Him.

This spring, I’m taking a class in Christian Ethics. On day one, I expected to dive into moral dilemmas and ethical theories—to have my frameworks teased and challenged. Instead…

Contemplation, or the contemplative life (vita contemplativa in Latin), is the practice of attending to what is real and most true. In Christian tradition, it means fixing our attention on God. Prayer. But it is not just asking God for things. It is being with and knowing Him.

This spring, I’m taking a class in Christian Ethics. On day one, I expected to dive into moral dilemmas and ethical theories—to have my frameworks teased and challenged. Instead…

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I’ve been reflecting on this past year—the whirlwind of seminary, family life, and ministry—and the ways God has been shaping me through it all. Last summer feels like both yesterday and a lifetime ago. During my sabbatical, Sadie and I faced the heartbreak of miscarriage for the first time. What we thought would be a season of rest and renewal through fun and escape became one of discovering rest and dependence on God through grief.