Books & Teachings

Words for the searching soul.

Honest writings on faith, doubt, grief, and the grace that meets us in all of it.

The Song of Refuge Trilogy

Book 1Coming Soon

Finding Sanctuary: The Awakening

by Karen Trevino

Carrie is a former Earth trauma medic, a weary soul looking for belonging, not battle. But the universe has other plans. Drawn through a dimensional tear into the hidden realm of Aethelgard, she finds herself not just a refugee, but the prophesied Guardian. Armed with an ancient tuning wand that resonates with her mother's lost song, she must lead a fragile alliance of mythical beings and human outcasts. Her journey isn't just one of survival; it is a profound Awakening to a covenant that anchors her life to the divine Aethel-Core.

Book 2Coming Soon

Finding Sanctuary: The Watchtower

by Karen Trevino

The original shield has fallen, and General Banton's forces are no longer just exploring the perimeter. With tactical drone grids and frequency trackers, the Vanguard is actively hunting the mythic lineages. Carrie, now anchored in her covenant, is leading her people into a dangerous new phase. They are done hiding. They are building a fortified hospital—a Watchtower of hope. But as the external pressure mounts, the greatest challenge comes from within: can a newly unified family of centaurs, harpies, minotaurs, and humans hold their ground, or will internal doubt shatter the covenant before the final battle begins?

Book 3Coming Soon

Finding Sanctuary: The Feast of the Spirit

by Karen Trevino

A battle is raging, not just for land, but for the very frequency of life. General Banton, contracted by a dying home world, is deploying the 'Dark Blueprint'—a grid designed to extract and harvest the mythic essences. Yet, as the shadow deepens, the Aethel-Core offers the ultimate antidote: a counter-rhythm of multiplication and restoration. In this final, epic conclusion, Carrie, Koji, and their Sanctuary army must take the fight directly to Banton's grid. This is not a war that can be won with weapons. It is the final Feast of the Spirit—a showdown of spiritual resonance, divine providence, and unyielding grace that will determine the eternal fate of Aethelgard.

New Release

The Dreamer and the Dragon

by Karen Trevino

Alora is a small-town dreamer recovering from a devastating betrayal. When her former fiancé bankrupted her beloved mountain retreat, she lost everything — leaving her hiding in the city, drowning in fraudulent debt, and questioning her unique spiritual gift to perceive human auras.

Then comes the dream. A divine mandate commands Alora to deliver a burning warning straight to the desk of the city's most feared tech tycoon, Christopher Drake — the very man she believes authorized her sanctuary's ruin. Instead of a monster, she encounters "Kit" — a gentle, deeply grieving executive wrapped in a fractured golden aura who offers her a lifeline as his personal assistant.

A high-stakes Christian romantic suspense novella about faith, fierce boundaries, and the unmerited power of divine redemption.

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Now available

A Day in the Life of Glimmer

Written by Karen Trevino

Being the favorite cup isn't easy—especially when the household cat is your biggest rival! Meet Glimmer: a crystal-clear glass coffee cup adorned with shimmering golden leaves and a single, very handy arm. Every morning begins the same way—holding warm, fresh liquid sunshine in the place of honor.

Life on the tabletop is full of adventure:

Dodging sneaky swats from a mischievous gray cat
Surviving chaotic morning hallway crashes
Enjoying a bubbly, swirling ride through the dishwasher water park alongside Spoon

Told from Glimmer's own cheerful perspective, this charming, humorous tale celebrates resilience, friendship, and holding onto your sparkle—even when things get a little wobbly.

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FeaturedFaith & Doubt

When the silence feels like absence

There are seasons when prayer feels like shouting into a void. When the rituals that once carried us feel hollow. This is not the end of faith — it may be the beginning of a deeper one.

8 min read·August 2026

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Grief & Loss

Grief is not a problem to be solved

We live in a culture that wants to fix pain quickly. But grief has its own sacred timeline — and rushing it robs us of what it's trying to teach.

6 min read·July 2026

Belonging

The gift of not having it together

What if the cracks in our lives are not failures to be hidden, but the very places where light gets in? A reflection on vulnerability and belonging.

5 min read·June 2026

Prayer

On prayer when words fail

Sometimes the most honest prayer is silence. Sometimes it's a single word. Sometimes it's a groan. All of it counts.

4 min read·June 2026

Faith & Doubt

You are allowed to be uncertain

Doubt is not the opposite of faith. It is faith taking itself seriously enough to ask hard questions. You are in good company.

7 min read·May 2026

Soul Care

Rest as resistance

In a world that equates worth with productivity, choosing to rest is a radical act of trust. You are not what you produce.

5 min read·May 2026

Belonging

The table is already set

There is a place for you here — not after you've cleaned yourself up, not once you've figured it out. Right now, as you are.

6 min read·April 2026