Finding Life: Look Up
They tell me life’s a journey. Pause. Breathe. Journeys have twists and turns, hills and valleys. Moments are spent basking in the warmth of the sun...
March 28, 2017
Reasoned Compassion
Truth
The Polymath Talk
Below is the text of my Launch Out St. Louis presentation. I’ve had a few people request I post it somewhere. Although it is written specifically to be delivered verbally, hopefully it...
March 10, 2017
Processing Mission Work
Mission trips are one of the front lines of spiritual warfare. Nothing tests (and strengthens) faith more than getting to the mission field. This year’s Brazil trip has been amazing,...
June 15, 2016
Obrigada, Pastor
She pushed right past my outstretched hand, ignoring my North American custom expressing openness at a distance. She placed her hand on my shoulder, her wise old eyes looking through...
January 11, 2016
Embracing Wonder – 2016
I probably think about words more than a healthy person should (see: grace). Words matter to me. The end-of-year tradition of picking a word for next year is serious business!...
January 1, 2016
Part Two: Truth
“The truth is out there.” Mulder’s words still echo from my youth. These words crash into the popular and convenient claim that there is no such thing absolute truth. But...
December 30, 2015
What You’ve Said