09/11/2026
On Labor Day, I ended up going to the Muskegon County Airport because I've never been to that one before and I went to P.J. Hoffmaster State Park since it's been a long time since I've been to that one and I think that's my favorite beach now just because you don't have to walk a long ways to get to the beach, there's no cottages on it, it's more rustic with all the driftwood and dunes, and you can walk forever all the while being by yourself. All the things I love!
Moreover that day, I felt God impressing upon my heart really heavily certain themes. I love that God has given me a heart for nature, photography, neuroscience, therapy, and attachment with Him. I see that those loves all intertwine. So, as I was walking along the beach, I noticed all these lines and patterns in the sand which reminded me of the patterns of rivers in Iceland seen from a drone far above the landscape. As I was mesmerised by these lines taking so many pictures of them, I noticed that they were made by the waves that would push the sand up and make new lines. Every time a wave would come, a new line was formed. I felt like God reminded me of something I had heard awhile back from a therapist or Spiritual Director that said something along the lines of the renewing of our minds is like God's truth washing over our minds and hearts like waves. Just one after the other. Over and over again. As I watched the waves making new lines in the sand, I felt like God showed me that His truth was washing over the old lines in my heart and brain and making new connections. It's like He's washing away the old lies of, "I'm not good enough, no one likes me, I don't measure up", with, "You are My son", "You are worthy", "You don't have to be perfect", "You don't have to get it all right", "Nothing can separate you from My love!"
I believe that God just wants to talk to His kids and He's so patient and loves to tell us the truth, even if He has to repeat Himself over and over again.
Photo #1 - Taking root 9/7/2026
Photo #2 - New Connection 9//72026