always in shadows

always in shadows

April is #NationalPoetryMonth. Here is one is the poems from Chris Maxwell’s new book, “embracing now.” i left the logo behind.not needing noticeable imagesto alert reminders of reality,from colors selected and designs crafted, in the order of achievement,so i didn’t...
five loaves and two fish

five loaves and two fish

April is #NationalPoetryMonth. Here is one is the poems from my new book, “embracing now.” tiny ingredients for a large audience. not enough, those two words which often describe so many storiesof our lives.not enough.we seek. we hope. we pray.we reach.we fall.we...
Learning by Spending Time with Jesus

Learning by Spending Time with Jesus

From Pause with Jesus  The degree Jesus offered His students could only be earned in active involvement, experiential learning, relational mentoring, life coaching.  Isn’t that what He is offering us? To come over? To be with? To observe? To learn? Here, Jesus with...
Goodbye Pops

Goodbye Pops

Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, my schedule changed. And my life changed. I didn’t sleep well Friday night, thinking about three upcoming trips. Early Saturday morning I canceled those trips, and felt sadness. I would miss seeing people. I would miss telling...
Memories: When God Leaks Through

Memories: When God Leaks Through

This March is another anniversary of when I faced encephalitis, beginning my adventure with brain damage and epilepsy. So much changed quickly and painfully. But God has been so good through the storms.  In Underwater, one of the books I’ve written about my...