Detroit, Reformed.

  • Give Thanks: Facing Fear on the Appalachian Trail

    Give Thanks: Facing Fear on the Appalachian Trail

    I wasn’t sure what had caused me to wake up, either, but I shot up in bed and then sat still. I heard thuds in the distance, and frustrated huffs. There wasn’t a doubt in my mind what it was, and what it was after.

  • Give Thanks: Endurance

    Give Thanks: Endurance

    There’s something special about endurance activities and the people who participate in them. Hiking and running are primarily individual exercises, yet they both have tight-knit communities. I feel grateful to be a part of both communities now. To anyone who has provided for me and encouraged me in my efforts—thank you!

  • Give Thanks: Sing Out Loud

    Give Thanks: Sing Out Loud

    I found myself with my arms extended in front of me, palms open toward the sky, looking up and saying, “Thank you, LORD” and receiving each moment with gratitude. I repented of my anxiety—for the times when I’ve worried about planning my way, fearing that things wouldn’t turn out as I imagined. I wanted to…

  • Loving Detroit: Quiet Weeks, Lively Weekends

    Loving Detroit: Quiet Weeks, Lively Weekends

    This is the fifth and final part of my series exploring the top five reasons I’ve been loving my new chapter in Detroit so far. Previous posts focused on local enthusiasm in rooting for the city and on my enthusiasm for the city’s atmosphere in the autumn, its history, and its budget-friendly options for exploring.…

  • Loving Detroit: Accessible Activities

    Loving Detroit: Accessible Activities

    I’ve been blessed with the opportunities to visit so many cities around the world–London, Paris, Amsterdam, Moscow, Tokyo, Bangkok, and New York, to name a few popular destinations–and I’ve learned how to have a great time on a dime. Some cities are more friendly and approachable on that front. Detroit is one of them, and…

  • Loving Detroit: Fall

    Loving Detroit: Fall

    Colorful leaves. Football. Apple cider & donuts. Crisp, cool mornings. When I surveyed family, friends, and social media, asking, “What’s your favorite part about Fall in the Midwest?” these were the most frequent replies. If you head to your favorite search engine and type in “America’s favorite season,” you’ll see survey results that confirm Americans love Fall.…