Last week, I made my first jump into the pool of Five Minute Friday. And swimming in its waters of freedom worked some writing muscles that had begun to atrophy. I tend to be performance-oriented. I worry too much about what people (including anyone reading my words) will think … Continue reading
It was warmer than I anticipated. The temperature was mild, but the sun blazes hot in the desert. Still, the hike through the canyon was striking. The cacti stretched their arms towards the sun, and let their needles glow in its light, The boulders radiated their red warmth … Continue reading
I have noticed a trend that is bothering me. Too many people feel uncomfortable talking about the Bible. The great tools available to help us interpret the Scriptures have somehow become trappings that are stifling our voices. We go to churches with gifted, dynamic, and intelligent … Continue reading
My son starts kindergarten in a few weeks. {Insert big gulp here.} I can’t believe I’m old enough to have a kindergartner. The passage of time seriously freaks me out. Wasn’t it just yesterday that I was braiding my friend’s hair on the bus as we rode to a cross-country … Continue reading
… Then the angel left her. – Luke 1:38 What would you be thinking in that moment, if you were Mary? An angel has just interrupted your ordinary day to let you know that you will be the mother of the Messiah. How do you get up from that conversation? … Continue reading
