Over a year ago, I began directing my creative energy toward one goal: becoming a published author. It has already been a difficult journey, but not one without reward. A month ago I signed my first book contract. A scary…
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Because I did not know who I was, any image of myself, no matter how grotesque, had power over me.” -Tobias Wolf, This Boy’s Life There are few things more important than understanding who you are. There are so many heart…
Leave a Comment“If we know how great is the love of Jesus for us we will never be afraid to go to Him in all our poverty, all our weakness, all our spiritual wretchedness, and infirmity. Indeed, when we understand the true…
10 CommentsI was driving to my childhood home when I got the news. For months, I planned my daughter’s birthday party. The schedule set; presents bought, family en route, and the petting zoo venue booked. It was going to be a…
1 CommentOn his “Beyond the Frame” album, Andy Gullahorn wrote a track called “The Same Song.” The song echos a continual reframe: “We’re all singing the same song.” Gullahorn seems to have looked out the window of his house and taken…
1 CommentSomehow, this first month of the year, I have finished reading five books. I am not sure how. They must be very short books. As I try to be productive during a rare “writing day,” these books are calling back…
Leave a CommentI sat waiting for my professor to arrive for lunch. I was waiting to hear what he had to say about 70 pages of writing he helped me research. While I felt sure he would have positive and congratulatory comments,…
Leave a CommentAs the year comes to a close, it’s natural to look back on the year that has past. In honor of Rob Gordon, here is my list of “Top Five Books Read of 2015” (in no particular order). Lord…
Leave a CommentThere is so much believers can say about Christmas, and I am no different. But I think I will just allow Linus to say it for me. Merry Christmas.
Leave a CommentRevised Common Lectionary Micah 5:2–5a Psalm 80:1–7 Hebrews 10:5–10 Luke 1:39–45 (46–55) This is the fourth post in an Avent Series. See the introduction here. In all the hustle and noise of the Christmas season, peace is hard to find.…
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