We often equate bravery with taking leaps. But I think more often, it is about taking steps. It is about those ordinarily extraordinary moments when we choose to engage with life, instead of watch it from the sidelines. We are brave when we pursue the friendship with a … Continue reading
I think television sitcoms have ruined us. We watch them and think that resolution is normal. That we should expect that people make up after fights. That overtime, people learn from their mistakes. That we grow and develop and mature. We approach faith with this expectation for … Continue reading
I crack the egg to make my breakfast. As it sizzles in the pan, I look at the broken shell, thankful to the chicken who laid it so that I might have something good to eat. There is life inside that egg. Nourishment for me. But … Continue reading
I am going to die. Not soon. At least I hope not. But, regardless of when, I can say with confidence that someday, I will die. And you will do. Is it weird to read that? It’s difficult to write it. I am a product of a … Continue reading
Winter captures my imagination. The other seasons shout, proudly proclaiming their beauty in vibrant colors. Spring flowers, summer greens, and autumn leaves march in front of us, flaunting their magnificence and daring us to look away. Winter is different. Its subtle hues whisper that there is beauty to … Continue reading
One year ago, I made a decision. It turned out to be much more difficult than I anticipated. I chose to spend a year walking through the Psalms. Except for some time I took off for seasonal breaks and series, I kept up my rhythm all year: one post a … Continue reading
My friend would stop by my dorm room to make the jaunt across campus, rain or shine. This journey wasn’t for class; it was for Revolution. Revolution was an eclectic group of Christ-followers, who would gather once a week to discuss what it looked like to radically follow Jesus in … Continue reading
My lungs push hard against my ribs from the pressure. I feel as if my chest might explode. I have only made it 28 seconds, so as much as it pains me, I am not ready to quit. I grit my teeth, close my eyes, and focus, hoping to last … Continue reading
What kind of plant best represents you? One of my friends was given that question as a prayer prompt a long time ago. Plants are often used symbolically in the Bible, and she was challenged to ask God what kind of plant best characterized her. She prayed about the state … Continue reading
I’m not sure how long I had been sitting at the computer. My two year old was playing downstairs, more independently than usual, while I was click-clacking away, staring at my screen. Every once in awhile, I would hear a quiet voice call, “Mommy, come play with me.” And I … Continue reading
