“new year, day two”

“new year, day two”

i checked my phone’s calendarfor confirmationof what day today is. they,these days,confuse me. they,these days,concern me. unanticipated, unforeseen,unannounced, unplanned. we’ve all had decembersof disturbance before.we’ll all have more. but this jolt has left me...
the fog

the fog

driving in the fogearly saturday morningto an airport and back,driving in the fogsaturday morning and eveningto and from a hospital,driving in the fogto our church gatheringsunday morning,reminded me of life. some days,some seasons,some roads,we barely seewhere we’re...
holidays

holidays

thanksgiving arrives soon,hurrying her way here.i can already see the colorsand hear the soundsand smell the memoriesof meals and gatheringsand family and time.the choice.choosing to be thankful.to voice the thankfulness,the appreciation,the gratitude. not obligation....
Words We Need 

Words We Need 

I recently spoke from 2 Timothy. The letter is honest, encouraging, and hopeful. The author’s words continue his journey of mentoring a younger friend.  The phrases reminded me of why many of us do what we do, and how we need to do what we do.  True purpose....
Refusing to Travel Alone

Refusing to Travel Alone

From Equilibrium: 31 Ways to Stay Balanced on Life’s Uneven Surfaces  Who are you traveling with in this season’s narrative? Life is a lengthy and bumpy journey. Traveling alone is not safe. It is not wise. It is not necessary. Stories in the Bible might focus...