My Story
I grew up believing faith was supposed to be certain. The kind of faith that had answers ready, knew exactly where God was working, and never seemed to struggle with doubt. But as life became more complicated, so did my understanding of God.
Some of the hardest seasons of my life didn't come with easy explanations. They came with hospital rooms, unexpected setbacks, questions about my future, and days when simply getting through the afternoon felt like a challenge. I found myself wrestling with questions I didn't always know how to ask out loud - questions about suffering, purpose, healing, and where God was in the middle of it all.
For a long time, I thought those questions meant I was failing spiritually. I thought faith was supposed to feel stronger than it did. But somewhere along the way, I began to discover that God wasn't intimidated by my doubts. He wasn't waiting for me to have everything figured out before drawing near.
What I've learned is that God often meets us in the ordinary moments we overlook. In the quiet walk with my service dog, Willow. In the encouragement of a friend at exactly the right time. In the small victories that no one else sees. In the grace to keep moving forward when life feels uncertain.
This blog is a place for those honest conversations.
It's where I write about faith, disability, resilience, service dog life, and the lessons God continues to teach me through all of it. Not because I have the answers, but because I've learned there is value in asking the questions.
If you're carrying doubts, searching for hope, or simply trying to find God in the middle of an ordinary Monday, I hope you'll feel at home here.
Because even when faith feels small, God remains faithful. And sometimes that is enough for today.
The Creator
I believe in a God who crafted the stars and yet cares deeply about the burnt toast and quiet mornings.
Holy Scripture
I hold the Bible gently, as an ancient story of God's messy, beautiful pursuit of honest people.
The Church
I cherish the gathering of broken people, trying their best to love their neighbors and share a meal.
Humble Foundations
A simple, quiet summary of what holds my heart and hope together in the middle of an ordinary life.
Jesus Christ
I lean on Jesus, who walked our dusty roads to show us that Love is willing to suffer and stay for us.
The Holy Spirit
I trust the Spirit to whisper comfort in the dark and nudges of grace when my heart feels weary.
Restoration
I hold hope in the end of the story, where every tear is dried and the ordinary is made forever holy.
The Heart Behind the Burn
I started Still Burning because I realized I was tired of trying to keep a performance-based fire going. I wanted a place to just be - to notice God in the laundry piles, the quiet morning coffee, and even in the middle of the heavy 'why' questions we all carry.
This space exists to hold room for the ordinary and the honest. It's a reminder for me, and hopefully for you, that God isn't just in the mountaintop moments; He is right here in the middle of our messy, beautiful, regular lives.
To witness the extra-ordinary grace in our every-day ordinary.
To hold space for the honest questions without rushing to the easy answers.
To offer a quiet hand of hope to those walking through weary seasons.
Values & Core Principles
Honesty over polish
Real life is messy, and I'm not afraid to show it.
Slow over hurried
Finding God requires a pace that allows me to actually notice Him.
Stories over slogans
Lived experiences carry more weight than tidy catchphrases.
Grace over shame
Holding space for questions without fear of judgment.