Finding Spiritual Purpose in ‘Why Not Me?’
Sometimes good news from a friend makes me cry for the most unspiritual reasons. When the emotion rising up within… Read More Finding Spiritual Purpose in ‘Why Not Me?’
Stretching the Roots
Today I unpacked some pictures that have been on top of my dresser for 7 months. Not the sort of… Read More Stretching the Roots
Reluctantly Feeling the Feelings
Sometimes I don’t want to feel my feelings. Whether it’s because the feelings are too deep, the place is not… Read More Reluctantly Feeling the Feelings
It’s Not Them, It’s Me
So I’m not sure why God is choosing the microwave as a vehicle for my spiritual formation, but, well, there… Read More It’s Not Them, It’s Me
Burnt Toast, Stinky Microwaves, and Overdoing
As I sit writing this, I am surrounded by the dark grey fog of burnt toast smell. My microwave is… Read More Burnt Toast, Stinky Microwaves, and Overdoing
It’s Not About the Fruit Cups
Earlier this week I found two empty fruit cup containers in the garbage. Not that I regularly search my garbage,… Read More It’s Not About the Fruit Cups
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The Silence of the Stable
We have a tradition in our family where we have the ‘Christmas Song of the Year’. Inevitably, as I speak… Read More The Silence of the Stable
Life’s Important Questions
What do you think of me? This can be one of the most fear inducing questions that we ask. Yet,… Read More Life’s Important Questions
Shortbread, Ironic Mugs, and Intergenerational Faith
This morning was a not-so-blessed intersection of dawdling kids, stress, and spilled tuna water. It was one of those starts… Read More Shortbread, Ironic Mugs, and Intergenerational Faith
Short Sighted in the Long Term
When you send me a link for a personality survey, I’m likely going to take the survey. Not only are… Read More Short Sighted in the Long Term