What If You Don't Have to Get It Right?
Soon, I will share a blog post about the painting that was originally intended as a gift for one of my aunts. She has high standards, and somewhere along the way, I became afraid that she might not like what I was making for her. I became frustrated in the process and found myself painting from a place of frustration rather than love. Have you ever done that?
Tea Deak
1 day ago2 min read
What If God's Answer Is Hiding in the Ordinary?
Have you ever considered how God responds to the questions you never voice? Most of the time we recognize His responses during prayer or while reading Scripture, yet some of His answers are found in a sequence of everyday moments—a walk in the woods, a squirrel darting across your path, a thoughtful gift, or the encouragement of someone you least expect.
Tea Deak
4 days ago3 min read
What If Someone Saw the Fighter in You Before You Did?
There are days when I don’t feel like hiking, yet I still go. Over time, my walks have become more than exercise—they have become a place where I enter a creative flow, gather fresh ideas, and find wisdom for the challenges ahead. But one particularly difficult day, as I reached the top of a steep hill, struggling to catch my breath in the heat, a man from his yard called out and asked if I was finding the hike difficult. I answered honestly: it was a hard day for hiking.
Tea Deak
6 days ago3 min read
