union with Christ – Aylín Merck

What I Learned from Paying Attention to the Birds

It has been a season where I have been tasting paradox so tangibly. Feeling displaced and yet also rooted more deeply in Christ. Being shaken in my faith just to see how, in Christ, I am always standing in grace. Being really limited by circumstances but also freed up to have margin for the things that matter most.Continue reading “What I Learned from Paying Attention to the Birds”

On contractions, suffering and glory

I wrote this article back in 2015 on another blog I had. Reposting it today. Recently I have been poignantly reminded of the brokenness of this world. I have read stories that have made my mother’s heart tremble and weep. The story about a mom of four young children who is about to die fromContinue reading “On contractions, suffering and glory”

The Goodness of Union with Christ

If you have been around this blog for a while you may know that I have a laser focus on union with Christ. It has become the framework in which I live. Lately, I have been pondering the beauty, goodness and truth of this reality. On this blog post I want to explore why unionContinue reading “The Goodness of Union with Christ”

Mama, You Are Free To Apologize

I don’t want to sin against my kids. But I do. I don’t want to sin in front of my kids. But again, I do. The Father in his kindness has provided a way for the mama who is in Christ to point her kids to His goodness, even as she sins in front ofContinue reading “Mama, You Are Free To Apologize”

In which I introduce you to loneliness’ friends, and how I get them to leave

Loneliness always brings along a few friends. I would know. The first time I remember encountering Loneliness I was 20. I had left my home in the Dominican Republic to go to university in the US. Those first months were especially hard: I didn’t live on campus but a 20 minute drive away. I couldn’tContinue reading “In which I introduce you to loneliness’ friends, and how I get them to leave”

Suffering Hidden

Well, hello, blog old friend! Except for two recent blog posts recently, it’s been a long time since I last wrote here, and I have missed you! The last two years were a blur for me. 2017 and 2018 felt like one long year with lots of changes and transitions. In 2017 I was pregnantContinue reading “Suffering Hidden”

(A) Typical Woman – Book Review

Have you ever thought, “I’m not a typical woman?” I have. I remember many years ago, not “getting” what was so great about being a woman. Somehow my idea of womanhood was tied to doing things with my hands like baking and crafts. But I didn’t think I was good at those things. I wasContinue reading “(A) Typical Woman – Book Review”