Blooming

I walked farther today than normal.Buoyed by dawn’s soft light and gentle birdsong,my feet brought me to a new bend … More

This is the day

I was twelve when my grandmother lay dying in a hospital bed in Kansas City. I missed having her hug … More

You were made, my love, for great things.These talents you already possess, these quirks of personhood already emerging –You have … More

I was talking with a friend the other day about her future and the decisions she will need to make … More

Even the very best people in our lives will sometimes fail us. When we lean on them, we find that … More

Luke 15 tells the parable of two sons and their father. We can identify all too well with the sons: … More

We have permission to be real with God. He does not flinch from our questions, He is not surprised by … More

You have walked upon the sea;Please walk now on the waters of my heart.You who stilled storms on Galilee,Still now … More

The prairie is burning. The thick smell of grass fire hangs heavy in the air. It is difficult to tell … More

It was just the other day that my son learned how to ride a bicycle without training wheels. He had … More