“There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub and exploit – immortal horrors or everlasting splendors.” C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

Hi, my name is Louriz and this is my blog – where I ponder upon what living for eternity means for me and the people around me.

I believe in an eternal God who made people in His eternal likeness. I believe that people are the only ones we have in this life that we will see in the next. And I believe this life only matters if we live it for God and for people—prioritizing the Gospel, relationship, and communion above all.

The only catch? I’m not exactly a people-person.

I’m fascinated with mere reflections of our immortality: books, art, music. I can talk (and type) all day long about these mortal things. But people—living, sentient, will-break-your-heart people? Harder to put into words. We carry both marvelous potential and breathtaking depravity. The struggle, as they say, is real.

This blog is where I step into that struggle: choosing to fight for what lasts while learning to savor what fades. You’ll find reflections on books, creativity, place, and life in a small Ohio town on the shores of Lake Erie. But that part’s obvious.

In here, you’ll meet people—and their stories.
And between the lines, a quiet conversation between me and the One writing the Story.

The best part of being an immortal?
Looking forward to eternity with the Author.

C.S. Lewis’ continues:

This does not mean that we are to be perpetually solemn. We must play.

So here I am—
Built for glory. Wired for stories. Humbled by revisions.

Thanks for dropping by, fellow immortal.
Come—let’s play.

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Born in Manila and raised in the mission field in Southeast Asia, Louriz now resides in Northern Ohio.