Donuts and Lent
I love donuts. I mean, dang, I love donuts. I am Gollum, and that ring of sugared splendor is My Precious. This morning before church I reached my hand into a box of donuts. I pulled one out and tore it in half, telling myself that I wouldn't eat a whole donut...all...
What if our brokenness is the very thing God could use the most?
I have a hard time letting go. And it could save your life. My right hand has 2 fingers that are permanently bent as the result of falling off a ladder a few years ago. I'll put my keys in my pocket, for example, but the key ring often loops around one of my crooked...
I Noticed She Leaned Forward
Each time I sat down with her, I noticed she leaned forward. No, it was not a symptom of back problems. She leaned forward in a way that her physical posture spoke a language of care and personal interest. Leaning forward is a hallmark of great listeners. It is...
Weep for Your City
I hear rain tumbling through gutters. I see rain bombing the street, streaks illuminated in headlights of passing cars. Drops ricochet off the pavement to form a clear, watery crown in midair before falling again to join other drops rushing towards the storm drain....
Why it’s important to share your story
After my dad passed away in 2012, I inherited several hundred books from his library. Most of them are commentaries on the 66 books of the Bible. To prepare for teaching from Ephesians this weekend, I pulled a number of those books off the shelf. His name – in his own...
What I learned while walking in a creek
A chattering, babbling creek. Stagnant, marshy pools teeming with tadpoles. Coarse sand. Weathered, smoothed stones. Weeds. Wildflowers. Random bursts of color smattered against a canvas of multiple shades of green. Tall, sprawling trees. Fallen trees, still...