Loving through grief
There are many things about the book of Job with which I wrestle. Job 42:7 is one of those. Job’s story is familiar: A...
How to support people living with mental illness
People who live with a mental illness have been my teachers. I have learned a lot about life from what they model and say....
On the road to recovery
I will never forget the first time I shared in an accountability group for pornography addiction. I was ashamed and nervous, had a dash...
Labels
Everyone has that drawer in their kitchen, or maybe yours is in the office. Mine is typically full of batteries, scotch tape and pens,...
God with us
I spent a good chunk of last year worrying about all the ways I would encounter a snake while exploring the National Park system...
Fighting fatigue
“I am tired.” These two words echo in my head in this unusual season. When the pandemic first struck in March and we were sheltering...
Loving our neighbors in Ukraine
Participating in mission trips has been a core family value for us since early in our marriage. Our family has been on five mission...
Loving across borders
I sometimes like to sit on the porch of my apartment building with my neighbor. We talk about life as we watch the world...