The Incredibles is ostensibly a movie about a family of superheroes, but in many ways, it’s a movie about surviving … More
Category: love
On Bee Stings and Bodies
I stepped on a bee walking across my lawn the other day. The stinger itself was miniscule – slender and … More
Mary, Martha, and A Call to Simplicity
Mary and Martha were known (and named) for their hospitality. Can you imagine the privilege of keeping the Son of … More
Things I’ve Learned About Hospitality
Being hospitable takes work. It is also incredibly rewarding. But sometimes it is a little overwhelming to actually get started. … More
List making and Interruptions
There are people who love lists. And there is the rest of humanity. I love lists on crisp lined paper … More
Knowing and Being Known
Psalm 139 is a beautifully intimate psalm, reminding us how deeply God knows us: O LORD, you have searched me … More
A Mother’s Offering
From the very beginning, we see worship as an offering. Abel offered the first fruits of his flock (Genesis 4:4). … More
The Promise of Presence
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, … More
His Steadfast Love
Under the shade of a flat topped tree, the women sit on reed mats. Men are gathered and the smell … More
Fathers and Daughters
Little girls need their daddies. Big girls do too. Your girl may have stretched. Her moods may be unpredictable and … More