I spent a considerable part of my life picturing God in heaven with His arms crossed over His chest, waiting for me to mess up again. Do you see Him there too? Then maybe this free verse will resonate with you. Continue reading Love and Order
I am privileged to be called by God. I consider it an honor to do His work and I do it with joy. But I also recognize that even joy-filled privileges are not painless. Continue reading To Obey Is to Sacrifice
“What if, rather than sentimentalizing persecution, we acknowledged the reality but remember that it is our family who suffers?” Continue reading What Can I Do?: Supporting the Persecuted Church
It wasn’t until the third revolution of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” that I wondered what would happen if I stopped singing. Would those little eyes close? Continue reading The Place of Music in Our Personal Lives
We are surrounded by the poor. They are everywhere. They are us. Yes, as broken people part of a broken system, we are poor. Until we understand this, we cannot provide others with effective, long-term help. Continue reading Book Review: When Helping Hurts
I was in the middle of making a French silk pie when my friend called. “I’m leaving for my country today. Could you meet me to say goodbye? Right now?” Continue reading Putting on Thanksgiving
