Several months ago, two friends shared some of the challenges of putting down new roots in an unfamiliar place with their families. Among the challenges were new relationships/schooling for their kids, different weather patterns to adjust to, a new church to be tethered to, to name a few. These changes have required courage to navigate…
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Maundy Thursday
Today is Maundy Thursday, which, according to John 13:1, showed “the full extent” of Jesus’ love. The time when the Savior of the world bent down to wash the dirty feet of the disciples. The ceremony of extending a special meal to imperfect humans. A couple years ago Mark and I had the privilege of…
New Year Aspirations
May we pack up all our suitcases Of crippling contradictions And store them in our closets With our misconceived predictions… That life will be so utterly grand This year will be so different If we just do more of the things, Being positive and deliberate. Let’s first admit we have little control Over much of…
Divine Surveillance
It’s been two months since I have published anything due to a series of unfortunate events that have hit our household. I will try to catch you up here by beginning with a story…. “Who gets cancer in their leg?” Both Johnny and CJ were present for the biopsy report of a large malignant tumor…
Seed-Soil-Water-Wind-Roots
A Pentecost Sunday Reflection Fragility of seed Cracked open in order to grow Planted in good deep soil Bringing life from death. Readiness of soil Anticipation of a good crop Stones and thorns removed Ground broken, sifted. Water of life poured over us Providing nourishment Working Your mystery with Light Repent, be baptized Sins departed,…