Writings
We’re words people—and below are our weekly grapplings with truth and tension, ability and disability, hope and despair, innovation and ancient wisdom. Join us on a journey to know and be known.
Courage Doesn’t Always Roar
It’s Monday, and I need courage. You probably do, too. And not just because it’s Monday. This weekend, several of my conversations and devotions centered …
He Taught Me the Courage of Stars: Remembering Pastor Dennis
A year ago today was Pastor Dennis’ first birthday in heaven. Last August 19th I wrote out some of my dearest memories of growing up …
Stop Praying Just for Help to do Things
I closed my eyes at my desk this morning, silently asking God for His help before launching into work. In the stillness, my mind ran …
When Wheelchairs go in Helicopters: Alaska Style
This summer’s grand adventure: flying to Washington, cruising to Alaska, boarding a helicopter in Juneau, and landing on Herbert Glacier. Shout out to Coastal Helicopters …
The Flight with My Vietnamese Brother
On my first flight en route to the biennial General Council meeting of the AG, the man next to me avoided eye contact until we …
Dandelions: A Poem of Renewal
[I told Mark he did something on Easter this year that meant so much to me, and when he asked me to explain it, I …
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