reflections on life through the ponderings of Scripture
Several months ago, my friend Nick did a painting he called "Getting Better." I'll never forget it. It was a simple piece, with a sole tree with green leaves and sunshine - a peaceful setting. You know - one of those places you imagine having a picnic. Over the past few months, I found myself …
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If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a flood light were filling you with light. -Jesus, from Luke 11:36 Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend the ChurchPlanters.com Conference near Atlanta, GA, along with some of my friends who are in …
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I'm not sure what kind of family you grew up in, but my family has always been good finishing a conversation or a visit with the words with some pretty unique words in the form of I love you. Of course, depending on who's saying it depends on how it is said. If I'm finishing …
I've been wrestling lately with what specifically I'd like to write/blog about. Have you ever had one of those seasons, days, weeks where there were so many things going on around you that you felt like you just needed to sit down and somehow try to capture those moments on paper or in your mind? …
Tuesday marked a first for me – the first full day I was responsible for Julia on my own. And I have to say I was pretty excited about the opportunity. Molly had jury-duty all day and had left me very clear and precise instructions on Julia’s daily routine, along with supplies for meals and …
A Contemplative Life 