L. B. and L. W. Were Here
No matter how many other owners this little green house may have, it will always be my home.
Fun as a Catalyst
Fun can be a catalyst for connecting with people in deep ways. It gives us an in.
Living in the Tension
Jesus sent his disciples out as sheep among wolves to be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
Sacred Scars
Knowing the value of scars, I like to ask people about the stories behind theirs. You can learn a lot about a person by listening to those stories.
Eyes to See
There’s an urgency in Jesus' command to be spiritually awake. That urgency should lead to intentionality.
Not So Fast
Everything old is new again, as the saying goes. And I have to tell you, that feels pretty good.
Sipping Serenity
The contemplative life isn’t confined to monastic solitude. Instead, it's a mindset.
Sacred Wounds
In our brokenness, we are most aware of our vulnerability and need for comfort. And that realization can be a gateway to deeper intimacy with the Maker of Heaven and Earth.
Stretching Beyond Our Limit
We are called to work out our own salvation and to train ourselves for godliness, which is designed to stretch us beyond ourselves.
Courting Resilience
I’m most interested in hearing stories about people who will never reach the top.
A Different Kind of Grief
During the grieving process, God applies Holy Spirit salve and it prepares us to limp with others through their own grief.
Conversation >> Television
The coffee shop patrons could have been home, watching a TV show about relationships. Instead, they showed up and intentionally sought out relationships.
Friendship and the Fragility of Life
Losing Shawn is still gut-wrenching. It’s changed me in several ways.
Honoring Homeless George
How an elderly homeless man left a lasting impact on those who cared for him.
Sacrifices and Self-Reflection
What are you studying or sacrificing that will benefit the next generation?
We Need Each Other
I want all of my closest friends to choose the same nursing home so we can hang out in the commons area and tell old stories.
The Jesus Car
Charlie says it's not his car; it belongs to Christ. And therefore, it’s available to people who need it.