In a world that often equates strength with dominance and volume, a gentle spirit can feel invisible or even mistaken for weakness. But Scripture tells a very different story. In fact, gentleness is not only a fruit of the Spirit—it is a powerful force that can change hearts, heal wounds, and reflect the character of…
Tag: finding God
Memoir of my Heart
There’s a quiet place in my life where I go to make sense of the mess, the beauty, the ache, and the grace of it all. That place is Charina Writes. It began simply—as a space to share thoughts, to process life, to speak gently into the noise. But somewhere along the way, it became…
What Would Jesus Write?
If Jesus were to write your eulogy… Let’s just say it now: if Jesus were in charge of writing our eulogy, the whole thing would look very different from the carefully curated highlight reel we hope people remember about us. Forget the fancy bullet points and the “She was always so organized” line someone says…
Serving Without Self
There is a kind of service that draws applause, recognition, and praise. And then, there is a deeper kind of service—quiet, unseen, and often misunderstood. It’s the kind of service that doesn’t seek attention or reward. It simply flows from a heart surrendered to God. This is serving without self. In today’s world, the word…
Matter of Understanding
If God could whisper one truth into the soul of every person on Earth, what do you think He would say? I’ve sat with that question often—especially in moments when life is heavy, confusing, or just incredibly human. And though I don’t pretend to know the fullness of God’s mind, Scripture and the life of…
Where Are We?
God Is Everywhere, But What Are We Missing? There’s a beautiful and ancient belief that God is everywhere. In the trees, in our laughter, in the quiet moments before sleep. In the stranger’s kindness, the infant’s cry, the sunrise, the storm. If God is truly present in all things, then how is it possible that…
What It Means To Live Fully
We all know the difference between existing and truly living. But what does it really mean to live fully? Is it climbing mountains? Traveling the world? Achieving our goals? Maybe. But living fully isn’t always loud or glamorous. Sometimes, it’s quiet. Subtle. Sacred. Being Fully Present So much of life slips through our fingers when…
The Art of Forgiving
The Oxford dictionary defines forgiveness as stopping being angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw, or mistake. Jesus emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, both from others and from ourselves. He teaches that just as God forgives us, we must also forgive others, even if they have wronged us repeatedly. Forgiveness is linked to…
The Art of Healing
God is good all the time! All the time, God is good! I’m sure you’ve heard or seen that a dozen times. And I’m pretty sure we all look at this differently at different stages in our lives. It could be the answered prayers we’ve been waiting for. A dream job, financial blessings, a promotion,…
Knowing My Bible
I received this Bible as a requested birthday gift from my daughter. And I couldn’t be any happier. When I was in my late teens-early twenties, I tried to read the Bible. And it was a failure. I remember being told by the elders that you will be sent all kinds of distractions from reading…
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