Four Years Later, I’m Back... and I’m Still a bit Unorthodox :)
My last post on here was in 2022. We are now in 2026. Four years of silence on Francis the Dreamer. You may have been wondering what has been happening, or maybe not. But in short, I think this has been a season of writing, journaling, and engaging with words in quieter, more hidden ways. And now, I am back.
The way I intend to use this website going forward is simple. These blog posts will come sporadically, as I feel inspired and as I sense the Lord teaching me something worth sharing. This is the first musing, if you will, for 2026 that I would like to offer. I hope you enjoy it. And at the end, please feel free to leave a comment and engage. My prayer is that this year we build community and a safe space. This has always been a safe space for me to be a dreamer, and I hope to invite other dreamers to the table as well.
I have been reflecting lately on how unorthodox I am in many ways. Most people who know me as I am today would probably assume that I grew up in the church and that this was always my beginning. While I was never a stranger to church, I would not say I truly grew up in it. The things that speak to me and lead me back to the Heart of God, most times come from the most unorthodox places.
Days like today remind me of the simple tenets of Christ, though not always through the most traditional paths. Earlier, I found myself taking a video of a set of scripture journals, individual spiral bound books where you can read each passage slowly, write notes, doodle, and sit with whatever the Word inspires. Posting that small moment to my WhatsApp story did something in my heart. It made me realize how little it actually takes for me to be happy. Just knowing that I am preparing to walk more deeply through Scripture and to know the heart of God more intimately filled me with a quiet joy.
As I was winding down for the night, a song came back to me, “Gain the World” by Jahmiel. This isn’t a Christian anthem, but it spoke to me about about the things of God. Case in point - unorthodox. I believe it surfaced because of what I was feeling in that moment. Listening again, I was reminded of Mark 8:36: What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul?
Right now, I am in transition in many areas of life. One of the things I have learned over the past few years is that transitions are not one and done, they are constantly happening. The thing is most of us are not conscious enough to recognise them. Last night I shared with two dear friends a fear I have been carrying, that I do not want to simply be another voice with a microphone, another writer, or another social media post just for the sake of doing something. I want anything I release to truly reflect the heart of God. That desire has made me cautious, even hesitant, about sharing some of the things we have been working on.
But hearing that song again reminded me that this very tension may be a sign I am on the right path. The Lord is faithful to guide me in a way where I will not gain the world and lose my soul, because the simple things already make me happy. And if greater things come, they will never replace what matters most, Him.
I just wanted to share this reflection with you all. I pray it blesses you. Let me know your thoughts.