Sojourning with a Purpose

 Existe una clase de soledad que las palabras apenas pueden describir. Es una soledad que no solo resuena en habitaciones vacías, sino que grita en lo profundo del alma: un clamor silencioso que vibra en los lugares donde nadie mira. Esa es la soledad que muchas veces acompaña a quien es diferente. Y, aún más doloroso, es la soledad que nace cuando esa diferencia se convierte en motivo de rechazo. Ser rechazado por algo que no puedes controlar—una discapacidad, el peso, la edad, la apariencia—es una herida que atraviesa el alma. Corta tu sentido de pertenencia y susurra mentiras sobre tu valor. Te dice que eres demasiado o que no eres suficiente. Demasiado joven para ser tomado en serio. Demasiado mayor para importar. Demasiado pesado para ser bello. Demasiado delgado para ser real. Demasiado discapacitado para ser incluido. Cuando el rechazo se une a la discapacidad, la soledad se convierte en compañera constante. No se trata solo de no recibir invitaciones o ser ignorado en una c...

  There is a kind of loneliness that words struggle to describe. It’s the type that echoes not just in empty rooms, but deep inside the soul—a silent cry that reverberates in the places no one sees. This is the loneliness that often comes with being different. And even more painfully, it’s the loneliness that is birthed when your difference becomes the reason others reject you. To be rejected because of something you cannot control—your disability, your weight, your age, your appearance—is a wound that digs deep. It carves through your sense of belonging and whispers lies about your worth. It tells you that you're too much or not enough. Too young to be taken seriously. Too old to matter. Too heavy to be beautiful. Too light to be real. Too disabled to be included. When rejection meets disability, loneliness becomes a heavy companion. It isn’t just about not being invited to the party or ignored in a conversation. It’s about not being  seen . Not as you are now, and certainly ...

  In Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he unveils one of the most powerful mysteries of the Christian faith: “To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27, NIV). This simple but profound truth offers more than doctrine—it offers a new lens through which to view every area of life. “Christ in you” is not merely a comforting idea; it is a transformative spiritual reality that gives life its ultimate meaning, direction, and healing. This essay explores the theological depth and practical implications of this verse and how understanding and applying it can radically change one’s day-to-day experience, especially in the midst of sickness, depression, and hopelessness. The phrase “Christ in you” refers to the indwelling presence of the resurrected Jesus through the Holy Spirit. This indwelling is not symbolic—it is an experiential reality for those who believe. The “hope of glory” ...

Not all wounds bleed. Some live deep inside the soul, hidden behind smiles, overachievement, silence, or even rage. These are called soul wounds—the invisible injuries caused by rejection, trauma, betrayal, abandonment, abuse, or loss. They are the kind of wounds that shape how we view ourselves, how we respond to others, and how we interpret life itself. What’s remarkable—and often overlooked—is that healing from such wounds is not just a psychological journey but a profoundly spiritual one. The Word of God and intentional spiritual coaching modalities work together to reach into the root of the pain and offer true, lasting transformation. A soul wound is an injury to the inner self—the nefesh in Hebrew, the seat of emotions, desires, passions, thoughts, and identity. Unlike a physical wound that may scab and scar, soul wounds remain active and speak through: Emotional instability (e.g., anxiety, depression, intense anger) Compulsive behaviors Chronic low self-worth Relational dysfunc...