Shemaiah Gonzalez

Shemaiah Gonzalez is a freelance writer who holds a B.A. in English Literature and a M.A. in Intercultural Ministry. She thrives on moments where storytelling, art, and faith collide. Published on Busted Halo and America Magazine among others, she is obsessed with being well-rounded as she jumps from Victorian lit to Kendrick Lamar, from the homeless shelter to the cocktail party. A Los Angeles native, she now lives in Seattle with her husband and their two sons.

Word for the New Year: Love

As we begin a new year, I pray, as I do every year, for God to reveal to me something he’d like me to meditate on in the coming...

Annunciation

San Fermo Maggiore Church in Verona, Italy, features foundation stones from the fifth century, so I was quite surprised to find, tucked behind one of the central pillars bearing...

Letter to God in the Fall

My sweet Lord, It is turning to autumn, and I feel your presence again in a different way: a tender, private manner. It is quieter out there. We are back...

Attuning to God’s Voice Within

My sons are now teens. It seems like just yesterday I put them down for a nap after lunch, and now, my youngest is 6 foot 1. Not only...

Abundance at Summer’s End

I feel it in the air. Mornings are crisp. I notice the days are a few minutes shorter, and even just a few minutes’ difference marks a change in...

My Daily Walk with a Person for Others

If I time it perfectly, James and I arrive at the parking garage at the same time each morning. Me, in my workout clothes, ready to hit the treadmill....