Wilderness Wanderings

Moses spent four decades caring for sheep in the wilderness before God called him. Rejected by his own people and … More

I have seen the Lord

She had come to the tomb in the early morning, thinking to care for the body of the one she … More

Peter’s Writing

Peter is impulsive, affectionate, bold, and ultimately flawed. He is a good man, but he is so very human. We … More

The King

He must have had dark hair and a plain face, but surely his eyes must have been kind – bright … More

Peace Killers

I am unfortunately good at killing my houseplants. Sometimes it is through benign neglect. Others, I kill through bad habits: … More

Autumn Came in the Night

Autumn came in the night,Her silent presence seeping through the trees.They are painted with the beauty of change,Embodying the idea … More

While It Is Still Day

John 9:4-5 We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when … More

Surrender and Sustaining Our Hearts

It was Dietrich Bonhoeffer who said, “When Christ call a man he bids him come and die.” Jesus put it … More

Of Church Buildings and Worship

I have worshipped in many different places in my life. Packed into apartment buildings in Asuncion, Paraguay, crowded into school … More

Of Children and the Spiritual Starvation Diet

Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,    the fruit of the womb a reward. ~ Psalm 127:3 If you are the parent … More