Life, interrupted
“The Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a...
On typos and humility
I will never be able to use your article to convince anyone until you proofread it properly. You lost me at the improper use of “their.”...
On assuming the best
Maybe everything he told me was a lie. Maybe he hadn’t been living in a shelter, didn’t just get that job, hasn’t been HIV positive since...
The art of waiting
Have you ever spent 10 hours stuck in a Mexican airport with 100 missionaries, slowly losing your sanity but delighting in the...
The case for resolutions
I’d like to spend more time in nature. I’d like to write letters more often, to reconnect with old friends and to invest in newer...
And the soul felt its worth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth. I’ve been mulling over these captivating words...
The necessary seasons of singleness
Heaven, I think, will be like the first day of spring after a lifetime of winter. And what of getting married, as so many of us dreamers...
The road to heaven begins in the slow lane
I like to run lights that are just barely red. I only use my turn signal if inspiration strikes. I’m of the opinion that slow drivers in...
An Advent of receptivity
Have you ever received a gift you weren't expecting? It was several weeks ago that I did, pulled aside from a group, surprised by a...
On coming home
I hadn’t been home for three months. You know that distinct delight of a homecoming? Enveloping hugs, familiar meals, the perfect rest of...
