Flossing and Jesus
Sometime this year, I fell out of the habit of flossing. I’m not sure when it happened. Maybe it was when I ran out and
March 5, 2011
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What We Most Want
Finally, at 6:00 AM, we agree to open presents. This is only after the 2:00 AM squeal alert that presents had arrived under the tree.
December 25, 2010
Light in the Darkness
In the hustle and bustle of this Christmas Eve day, I pause to think about my electric candles set in every window of our home.
December 24, 2010
So I Will
Today, I had the privilege of writing a guest blog post for The Seed Company, an organization founded by Wycliffe Bible Translators to accelerate Bible
December 21, 2010
The Danger of Inviting God In
Last night, my youngest daughter and I read together from a book, and it occurs to me that she’s actually reading. She’s actually reading words.
November 7, 2010
A Glorious Death
Autumn Leaves I’m looking up into the autumn leaves, and I realize I’m watching a glorious death. These colors–this vibrant display of glory–come at the
October 24, 2010
Why Bother with Christianity?
If you can be happy without Jesus, why bother? I’ve been thinking about this lately. I’ve been thinking about all the happiness blogs people have
June 25, 2010
How to Relax in Church
I walk into the sanctuary today, and, like a wave coming over me, I’m hit with the reality of my own frail self. I’m not
June 13, 2010
7 Dreams for Your Future
Today I had an unusual writing task: I was to write a blessing of sorts for the doctoral and master’s students that were leaving our
June 3, 2010
A Short Rant (I Never Thought I’d Be Ranty)
A popular blog I read this morning suggested that one pathway to happiness is to “imitate” a spiritual master–someone like Jesus. I cringed. The not-flair
May 29, 2010