Writing
Regular posts here and on Substack—plus my published books and articles in Light Magazine, Faith Today, Faith & Leadership, and more.
Author · Editor · Pastor · Mentor
Faith and hope for everyday living
Writing, prayer, Scripture, and spiritual practices for wherever you are—and whatever you face.
7Books published
850+Posts & reflections
Rejoice!Devotional editor
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A note from April
Writing is an act of faith, not of grammar. — E.B. White, a line that shaped this site’s beginning
I write, edit, teach, and mentor—always with the same thread: sharing faith and hope for everyday living. I’d love for you to join me.
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Hope Beyond Our Sorrows
Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, a job, a marriage, a church community, or a dream, you may find yourself wondering, How can I go on? What hope is there for the road ahead?
- Herald Press · 2025
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- Prayers & practices
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Editing
Editor for Rejoice! daily devotional magazine, published quarterly by MennoMedia.
Speaking
Preaching, leading workshops, and teaching—including Dreams in Scripture and in Our Lives Today for the Ottawa School of Theology and Spirituality.
Mentoring
Spiritual formation mentor with Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Doctor of Ministry in Leadership program.
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How to Pray When Prayer Seems Impossible
When prayer seems impossible, that’s often when we need to pray the most. Five practices that have helped me again and again—yours free.
- Five simple practices for hard seasons
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