Today’s guest blogger is Kari Scare. She has been a frequent commenter on this blog, and I have always appreciated her insights. I’m excited to give her a little more space to share them today. Remember the excitement you had as a child when Thanksgiving just ended and Christmas was … Continue reading
It begins with an angel. A single angel and a young girl. Not a chorus of cherubim, not a large city, but one angel and one young girl, having a quiet conversation about an unexpected future. Then, there is another conversation, this time between two women. One woman’s baby leaps … Continue reading
Melody Hanson is an artist who reflects on life with a beautiful blend of poetry, prose, and photography. We were part of the same church community for many years, and I am so glad to host her here today. Most of my life, I have been waiting for God. … Continue reading
There are questions that lurk below the surface of our longings. These are the things we wonder in the quiet and dread in the dark but don’t speak into the open light of day. Questions we are too nervous to ask because we fear the answers even more than the … Continue reading
When Matt Appling writes, he calls the church to be a better version of herself. Somehow, he also manages to be both compelling & grace-filled. I hope you sense that in his words today. Linus was able to recite the Christmas story by heart for the benefit of his friend, Charlie … Continue reading
It makes me uncomfortable to talk about the second coming of Christ. I mean, on the one hand, it makes sense. If God began His redemption plan in Jesus, certainly He would complete it through the same Savior. But on the other hand, we live in a world filled with … Continue reading
Red lights have an incredible ability to wreck the trajectory of my day. It’s pretty ridiculous, really. They should be expected components of my driving route. And yet, when I’m forced to stop, I get irritated. Waiting at a light interrupts my plan and interferes with my schedule. The worst … Continue reading
What makes you feel vulnerable? Maybe it’s showing emotion, particularly sadness or tears. Or perhaps it’s going to a conference and trying to network with people in your field. It could be displaying your art for others to see. Whatever causes it, vulnerability is that feeling of our hearts lying … Continue reading
I hate waiting. I am one of those annoying people who try to fill every waiting space with activity. I scroll through Facebook while my son is at swimming lessons. I do a quick check for texts when I am at a stoplight. I like to feel like I am … Continue reading
