People of Story

People of Story

by | Spiritual Disciplines, Spiritual Practices

We are people of Story: the Story of God’s pursuit of us out of His lavishing love for us. In His story, we enter our own story. The arc from before Creation until the Renewal of All Things shapes our narrative as Kingdom people. Luke 5:17-26 opens with a cast of...
Soul Transformation – What Does Your Soul Love?

Soul Transformation – What Does Your Soul Love?

by | Book Reviews

What happens when two unhurried people thoughtfully consider the ways of transformation? A book worth pondering comes forth. A book about soul transformation This, however, isn’t simply a book about the topic of transformation. It isn’t eight easy steps to becoming a...
I Spy

I Spy

by | Writing

  As a child, I loved playing “I Spy,” watching for the obvious in the obscure. While waiting for my dentist appointment, I hunted hidden pictures in dog-eared copies of Highlights, a children’s magazine. On field trips, my classmates and I played endless games...
The Shape of New Beginnings

The Shape of New Beginnings

by | Writing

  I’ve been asking God how He wants to shape me for this new year. Not a resolution. Not a goal. A clarifying of who I am to be, how I am to become. I’ve been listening for His response, waiting to hear. As Advent turned to Christmas, as December moved towards...
Edit Two

Edit Two

by | Poetry, Writing

The final round Of editing Feels like That sprint When your lungs burn And your legs wobble And you can see the finish line, But are gasping for hope and energy.   To undo What took so long to do Seems counterproductive.   In fact, Such editing Adds a patina...

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