Food brings people together. And when it’s scrumptious, people want to linger and enjoy it.

I continually need the Spirit to fan the flame of the mysterious longing for eternity that the Father has placed in my heart, and I’m so thankful he does.

Of the twelve apostles, Jesus was closest to Peter, James and John. What can we learn from his relationship with them?

Find a way to celebrate the new life we have in Christ. What is more worthy of a lengthy celebration than Christ’s resurrection?

It’s way too easy to rush to the destination, set up shop, sign some books, and move on. I’d much rather keep my eyes open along the way.

Everyone sets boundaries (or fences) in their personal relationships, even if it's as simple as silencing notifications from people who drain our energy.

I was probably too young to be going on a mission to save my dad, but when someone you love is in trouble, you answer the bell.

I’d only been in the hospital for a few days, but I thought my friends' reaction was so cool. It reminded me of the way Garvin reacted whenever he saw Ray Barone.

Being flat on your back every once in a while is probably a good thing for a Christian sometimes.

It feels weird when the world moves on without you. But that’s what it’s supposed to do.

Whenever a friend contacts me to have a meal or coffee, it’s a priority.

You have to preach the basics to yourself over and over again.

What we want is a mechanic we can trust, a bookstore that doesn’t close at 7:00 p.m., an employer who values our contribution, friends we don’t have to be on guard with, a barista who isn’t more interested in TikTok than our order and a gas station attendant who doesn’t roll her eyes when you ask why the card reader isn’t working … again.

The open road lends itself to deep(er) conversation. Take advantage of it.

Presence is important. No matter how busy I get, I want to keep that simple truth in mind as an adult.

A night that felt as close to heaven on earth as we’ll get before our Savior returns.

Why we need to redefine the word.

The table, friendship, silence, rest, words, goals and curiosity.