Rejoice and Praise

Reflections on faith, hope, and the quiet journey with Christ

  • The Impulse to Create Comes Before Permission

    The impulse to create comes before permission. Like vessels shaped by a potter, our creations—and our lives—do not receive their worth from being chosen. Even what is imperfect can carry meaning, and grace continues to work with what is already there. Read ⇢

    The Impulse to Create Comes Before Permission

  • Bread of Our Need

    Bread of Our Need is a quiet musical reflection on the Lord’s Prayer, inspired by its Aramaic roots and the simple, deeply human needs held within its ancient words. Read ⇢

    Bread of Our Need

  • Echoes – Still Here

    Walking through life’s uncertainties, we learn to trust in the journey. Still Here is a reminder that faith is a continuous process of becoming. Read ⇢

    Echoes – Still Here

  • The Bread of Our Need

    A familiar prayer, heard with fresh ears. A plain rendering from the Syriac/Aramaic tradition reveals the beautiful simplicity of words I have prayed since childhood: “Give us today the bread of our need.” Read ⇢

    The Bread of Our Need

  • A Daughter’s Guilt and the Grace of Saying No

    Growing older teaches us that love does not always mean saying yes. Sometimes grace is found in recognizing our limits, releasing what is not ours to carry, and learning that even the word no can be spoken with love. Read ⇢

    A Daughter’s Guilt and the Grace of Saying No

  • After the Rain (Summer’s Wispy Grace)

    A return to my roots through Chinese-inspired instrumentation, erhu and watercolour imagery—a reflection on rain, surrender, heritage and the quiet movement of grace. Read ⇢

    After the Rain (Summer’s Wispy Grace)

  • Golden Threshold of Grace — Into the Light

    The dream behind “Golden Threshold of Grace” serves as a metaphor for the transitions we face in life. It highlights the importance of mercy and surrender, encouraging us to move forward with courage and faith. Read ⇢

    Golden Threshold of Grace — Into the Light

  • The Parts of Us Others Never See

    Discover the hidden talents of everyday professionals. Often, the roles we encounter daily conceal fascinating personal stories. For instance, my colleague, who is known as an early childhood educator, surprised everyone by revealing her passion for writing and lyricism. It’s a reminder that no single role captures the whole person.… Read ⇢

    The Parts of Us Others Never See

  • All Creatures Great and Small

    The beauty of creation is undeniable, yet it is our responsibility to use God’s gifts with wisdom and gratitude. By doing so, we can ensure that the wonders of the world continue to inspire and uplift us. Read ⇢

    All Creatures Great and Small

Meet the Author.

This blog began as a way to record my spiritual journey for my children, whom my husband and I were blessed to adopt later in life. What started as a personal reflection has grown into a space where I share insights on faith, truth, parenting, and the quiet work of forming the soul. My hope is to encourage others seeking God’s light in an often noisy world.

Reflections on faith, truth, and the quiet work of forming the soul.