Don’t Give Forgiveness The Finger
I never knew I had a problem with forgiveness. I thought that I was good at extending grace, even when my own soul was bleeding. I was giving forgiveness the finger.
Becoming Whole
Everyone has their words for 2012. The things they will dwell on and grow from. I have two words but I don't always know how to express them without sounding like a snob.
Going Back
It was strange being home for Thanksgiving. Not because people have changed. Not because family members have aged in startling ways. Not because the main rhythms of life have stayed the same and I see the same people sitting in the same pews, flirting with the same people at church. But because I’ve changed. And...
Tolerance Is a Two Way Street
I used to think that I was a pretty tolerant person. I hung out with homeless people, went to an urban church, traveled the world, had a smattering of friends from different cultures, and lived in a pretty tolerant-crazed town. I had a college degree, a few manuscripts under my belt, and hung out with...
Confessions of a Couch Surfer – Part One
There’s no room for pride when you are couch surfing. There’s only room for humility, gratefulness, and a few changes of clothes. That’s what I’ve been learning the last few weeks as I’ve taken up couch surfing. While not the most delightful situation in the world, it’s been good for me. I can’t live in the...
When Life Sucks
You know what struck me the other day? That life sucks. No, really. Terrible things are happening right and left. Read the news. Ask someone what is going on in their life. Sit down with them and really go deep. You’ll be privy to a monumental struggle. The other day, I was numbly talking to...
Finding God’s Will For Your Life – video post
It’s late at night. I’ve traveled over a thousand miles to hang out with women that I’ve never met before. Such is the life of a Christian 20something blogger. I have the privledge to go to Relevant ’11 in Harrisburg, PA. It’s freezing. Seriously. Yesterday, I was rocking the shorts and tank top in Texas....
Take My Breath Away
No, this will not be a tribute to the theme from Top Gun. The last few weeks, I’ve been gasping for air. Truly. I’ve had a nasty bout with bronchitis that has had me waking up in the middle of the night, not being able to breathe. Taking shallow breaths in the afternoon because anything...
140 Million Without Parents
In 2006, the country of Nigeria was reported to have 140 million residents. Imagine a country without parents. An entire country without protection. A generation completely cut off from their past, their history, and their heritage. Without hope. Without guidance. Without the feeling of security that comes from parents. That’s what the estimated 140 million...
