January 2019 my father passed. As people gathered at my parents’ home, someone noticed my journal and devotional books on the coffee table. I spoke to a few friends from various chapters of my life about how I get up each morning and spend at least the first hour of my day reading, meditating, praying, and journaling. I explained that with my journal, I reflect on what I have read and apply it to my life—discussing what I have experienced, what I’m currently going through, and lessons learned. I told them that I shared with one of my dearest friends, and they asked if I could create a group. Not understanding why they were interested in what I had to say, I was led by God to create a group on a social media platform, Friends in Faith.
For a year, I engaged with an intimate group, and now (January 2020) the Spirit has moved me to this platform in hopes of being a vessel to share with many others.