Seen and Understood: For the Quiet Ones With Loud Inner Worlds

Or Am I Just Running from My Problems Again? There I was again, Googling cheap flights to London with a smoothie in one hand and a Bible verse in the other, trying to convince myself that Paul the Apostle would’ve been a digital nomad if he had Wi-Fi. You ever do that? Open Skyscanner, say a prayer, and whisper, “Lord, if this is Your will, let Bali be under $200”? No? Just me? Cool. But really, if you’ve ever wrestled with that gnawing desire to travel the world, you’ve probably also wondered if it’s spiritually okay . Like, am I genuinely inspired by God’s creation… or am I just tired of my job and looking for an excuse to “accidentally” miss my responsibilities? So let’s ask the big question: Is it biblical to want to travel the world? Short answer: yes. Slightly longer answer: yes, but maybe not for the reason you think.   The Garden Was Global Let’s roll it back to Eden real quick. God literally made the whole earth and called it good . Not just your country, not just yo...

Last year, I went to Japan with my family, a trip I had been looking forward to for a long time. My brother, who absolutely loves Japan and speaks the language, brought us around. Seeing the country through his eyes made it feel extra special. From the quiet mornings in our little Airbnb in Asakusa to the late-night suppers and chats, it was one of those rare trips that filled my heart more than I expected. I didn’t go searching for God in Tokyo. But He found me anyway. Gently, unexpectedly, and right in the middle of our family holiday. Here are five unexpected ways God showed up in Tokyo. ✦ ✦ ✦ 1. Sometimes the missed moments are the ones that bring you closer. We had this big plan to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Senso-ji Shrine - a moment I imagined would be magical. The shrine lit up, the crowd buzzing with excitement, the traditional bells ringing in the new year. But life had other plans. After a long day exploring, we came back to our Airbnb for dinner, then decided to take a “s...

I didn’t go to Italy expecting to meet God. I wasn’t on a mission trip, a church retreat, or some holy pilgrimage. I went because I love to travel. Pasta, architecture, ancient ruins, you name it  - I was there for it. I joined a tour group with my close friend, and for most of the trip, I barely slowed down enough to do my quiet time. It wasn’t my most “spiritual” season. I was just… living. Exploring. Eating gelato. Walking the cobbled streets. Taking in the sights with wide-eyed wonder. But even in all the noise, the rushing, the crowds; God met me . Quietly. Personally. Here are 5 unexpected things God showed me in Italy , even when I didn’t go looking for Him.   ✦ ✦ ✦ 1. God Protects Even When We’re Not Paying Attention One of the scariest moments on the trip was when we almost got pickpocketed. I didn’t even realise it at first. A few people had slipped into our tour group and they blended in so well, we didn’t think twice. It was only when our guide subtly warned us ...