On the Contemplative Life: Reflections & Research
A space for stillness, story, and soulwork.
In these writings, I share meditations from daily life and insights from years of study—offered to help you pause, breathe, and dwell in the presence of God. Here, reflections meet research, and the contemplative life becomes the place where presence becomes practice.
Thoughts on Choosing God’s Voice Over Fear and Approval
When you stop fighting fear and start trusting God’s voice, everything changes. Here’s how choosing faith over approval shaped my creative life.
The Story Behind SoulWork Sanctuary
The story of how SoulWork Sanctuary came to be — born from Katie Cannon’s question, “What is the work your soul must have?” — and reflects my hope that each episode offers a moment of sanctuary, a breath of God’s presence, and an invitation to tend your soul.
The Vine Still Finds You
When a vine pushed through my kitchen window, I remembered what I had forgotten: we are never as disconnected as we think. Sometimes the Spirit finds us in the quiet, even behind closed blinds.
One Pen, One Guitar, & One Voice
Sometimes less is more. In songwriting and in life, God calls us to lean into our strengths and listen for His voice. One pen, one guitar, and the One Voice that matters—where are you being called to create space for God?
Doing the Work Our Soul Must Have
As Black women, we are often praised for being strong — yet that strength can come at the cost of our own rest and care. Something within me invites us to slow down, listen for God’s voice, and do the work our souls must have.
Walking the Ancient Path
The ancient path is where our stories meet God’s story. God is always calling us closer — the only question is, will you take the next step?
Dusting for the Fingerprints of God
Spiritual direction is the sacred art of dusting for the fingerprints of God on your life. Learn how this contemplative practice can help you listen, discern, and rest in God’s love.