A Little About Me

I've always believed that some of life's best moments happen when we slow down long enough to listen. A good cup of coffee, a comfortable chair, and a conversation that doesn't have to end at a certain time. Those are some of my favorite things.

I'm Tío Felipe, an author, publisher, and pastor who has spent much of his life encouraging people, sharing stories, and discovering how God's grace meets us in the ordinary moments of life.

My love for books began long before I ever imagined writing one. Growing up as the sixth of eight children, I was surrounded by the noise and activity of a large family. Books offered a different kind of adventure. They opened doors to places I had never been, introduced me to people I would never meet, and stirred a curiosity about the world that has stayed with me.

I eventually found my way into printing and graphic design, where I discovered another side of storytelling. I loved seeing words and images come together on a page, knowing that something created in one place could find its way into someone else's hands and become part of their story.

I didn't know it then, but those early experiences were quietly preparing me for the work I love doing today.

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A Life Shaped by Faith and People

For more than three decades, my life has been rooted in Christian ministry, education, and relationships. I've spent twenty-three years serving in higher education, led a mission organization, and now serve as an executive pastor.

Some of my most meaningful experiences have come through nearly thirty years of involvement in Central America, particularly Guatemala. The friendships, conversations, and opportunities to serve have shaped the way I see the world and the people God places in our lives.

Along the way, I've learned that ministry often happens in moments we might be tempted to overlook.

A conversation after church. Someone sharing a burden they've carried quietly for years. A question asked over coffee. Sitting with a friend when there are no easy answers. Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can offer another person is our presence and a willingness to listen.

Those moments have shaped more than my ministry. They have shaped my writing.

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Why I Write

I write because I believe words can make room for something meaningful to happen.

A story can help us see an old truth in a new light. A question can invite us to examine something we've avoided. A passage of Scripture can meet us in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday and remind us that God has not forgotten where we are.

Much of my writing grows out of a desire to help people encounter Jesus more deeply and recognize His grace in the circumstances of everyday life.

I don't believe we need another collection of easy answers wrapped in religious language. Life is too complicated for that. We experience joy and disappointment, seasons of growth and seasons when we feel stuck, unexpected blessings and losses that change us. Faith doesn't remove those realities. It gives us a place to bring them.

When I write a devotional, I want readers to do more than understand a Bible passage. I want them to enter the story, notice what they might have missed, and discover something about the character and heart of God. I want Scripture to have room to speak before I rush to explain it.

Sometimes that means encouragement. Sometimes it means an uncomfortable question. Often it means being reminded that God's grace reaches us before we've managed to get everything right.

Not everything I create is a devotional. I also enjoy developing journals, children's books, activity and coloring books, and practical guides for different seasons of life. I believe creativity, learning, reflection, and even a little lighthearted fun all have a place in a meaningful life.

Whether I'm writing about Scripture, designing a journal, or creating something that families can enjoy together, my hope is much the same: to offer something worth spending time with.

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Coffee, Conversation, and the Gift of Slowing Down

If you've spent much time around me, you probably know that I love coffee.

Not just the coffee itself, although I certainly enjoy a good cup. I love what coffee invites.

In Central America, I've come to appreciate the simple invitation of cafecito. It is often about much more than a small cup of coffee. It is about making room for someone, sharing a little of your day, and allowing a conversation to unfold without watching the clock.

There's something beautiful about that kind of hospitality.

You don't have to arrive with an impressive story or all the right answers. You don't have to accomplish anything before the cup is empty. You can simply enjoy being together.

I think we need more moments like that.

Our days fill quickly with responsibilities, schedules, and the endless pressure to keep moving. We become so accustomed to doing that we sometimes forget how to be present.

Coffee reminds me to slow down. To listen. To notice the person across from me. To appreciate the ordinary gifts God has placed within reach.

In many ways, that's what I hope my books invite readers to do as well.

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An Invitation to You

I'm grateful you've found your way here.

Perhaps you're looking for a devotional to help you draw closer to Christ. Maybe you're searching for a meaningful gift, a journal for your thoughts, or a creative activity to enjoy with someone you love. Or perhaps you're simply curious about the person behind these books.

Whatever brought you here, I hope you'll find something that speaks to the season of life you're in.

I hope you'll discover a little encouragement for the road ahead, an opportunity to reflect, or a reminder that God is present even in the parts of life that seem remarkably ordinary.

Take your time. Look around. Find something that catches your interest.

And if there's coffee and time for a good conversation, I'm always happy to pull up a chair.

— Tío Felipe

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Sacred pauses for real life. Grace for the road you're on.

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