Blogging Through the Seasons

After completing my sophomore year at La Sierra University, I worked as a counselor at Pine Springs Ranch during my summer break. My role entailed caring for a group of six to eight children each week. Every week, a new set of kids arrived to enjoy a fun-filled...

Dear Jesus, It’s Christmas time and all around me are signs of wonder and beauty, beckoning me to experience joy and delight. Yet in my heart I have an ongoing tug-of-war that is derailing my joy. The truth is that I really need your help. Ever since the election,...

Jesus, you heard my childhood Christmas wish, “May I please have a horse?” And, “If not a real horse, then a 16” tall plastic figurine horse?” Knowing that I lived in the suburbs, you must have smiled at my request, and helped my parents buy my second choice. I was...

Dear Lord Jesus, I ask You for the strength and protection of my family. You know what is happening in our family and, try as I might, I feel myself weak. I am pressing on, but I need Your guidance and protection. Please send Your mightiest angels to protect my family...

Lord Jesus, At this time of year, we head into a season of celebrations. The whole world seems to be wrapped up in the so-called “Christmas season.” Now, let’s be honest, or “get real,” as some might say. It is pretty clear that there were no shepherds...

Dear Jesus, This is the first time I have ever written You a letter. I want You to know that for most of my life, my prayers have been about telling You what I think I need. I remember, at six years old, asking for a bride doll; that was the most essential thing in my...