My dad’s death, a tree, a homeless man, and hopeToday is the three year anniversary of my dad’s death. To honor him, this year I bought a memorial tree with a plaque in my neighborhood. I…May 19, 2021May 19, 2021
The day in between death and resurrectionAs we celebrate Easter this year, I’ve been drawn not to Friday or Sunday (though they are vitally important), but to Saturday. The day…Apr 3, 2021Apr 3, 2021
Reflections from 2020I’ve been thinking about this post for the past couple of days, mulling over words and stringing together sentences in my mind. How can we…Jan 2, 2021Jan 2, 2021
The bird with the broken legI’ve been fascinated with birds in this season. It may just be the added stillness of being at home during COVID-19, but they seem to be…Aug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
Cupcakes on a ThursdayA few weeks ago, I decided to bake cookies for my next-door neighbors. This is a rare occasion for me (I may be known for setting off the…Mar 20, 2020Mar 20, 2020
How to hear God’s voice“Do you know of any father who would give his daughter a spider when she had asked for an egg? Of course not! If imperfect parents know…Feb 9, 2020Feb 9, 2020
Creating a legacy of loveOne of my favorite verses in the Bible is Acts 17:26–27:Feb 2, 2020Feb 2, 2020
Take this one risk todayAfter an impromptu dance session before church on Sunday (thanks Hannah and Anna!), my girlfriends and I walked into the sanctuary. We had…Jan 31, 2020Jan 31, 2020