Fellow Pilgrims: Walking Together in Faith

The holidays have a way of lifting us out of our routines. For a few weeks, everything feels louder and brighter. Our calendars fill with gatherings. Our homes fill with decorations. Our tables fill with food and people we love. And even when it’s tiring, there’s something about the season that feels different, set apart. And then, just like that, it ends. The lights and decorations come down. The schedules return. The alarms start ringing again. Work picks up. School resumes

Before I start, I want to note that this post will reflect on Jelly Roll’s song “Need a Favor.” I want to say this clearly: I don’t support or endorse every lyric in this song. There are words and references in the song that I don’t agree with, and I’m not holding it up as a model of Christian faith. But there is something honest in it. And sometimes, even imperfect expressions can surface a truth worth reflecting on. When Honest Lyrics Reveal an Uncomfortable Pattern I remem

Before I begin, I want to say this upfront: I know this post may be a little controversial. Many people genuinely love this season, and I respect that. I also want to be clear: I don’t have this figured out. I’m writing this very much in process. If you’ve found rhythms, boundaries, or mindsets that help you walk through December with more peace and less exhaustion, I’d honestly love to learn from you. What follows isn’t a conclusion. It’s a reflection. One written while look

Several days ago, I glanced at the calendar and felt that familiar end-of-year drop in my stomach. The one that says, “You should be further along by now.” The one that whispers, “You didn’t do enough this year.” It’s funny how this time of year can provide opportunities for both celebration and pressure. We look back at what we hoped to accomplish, and we feel the weight of everything unfinished. We start thinking about “finishing strong,” but sometimes that phrase feels lik