My last full day in England was spent in Alton and Chawton, two small towns a short walk from each other. I had an Air B&B for two nights in Alton (with a very friendly cat). In the morning, I walked around Alton (I just happened to be there on a Tuesday when they had [...]
Category: Storytelling: Prose and Poetry
A Liturgy for Those Anticipating Conflict
This week held a difficult meeting. I found myself reaching for this liturgy I wrote a few years ago. I'm thankful to say the meeting was resolved in my favor, but more thankful to have the ability to turn to prayer even when it was still uncertain. O Lord, Prince of Peace, in the hours [...]
What Makes Good News Good? and Creative Ways to Tell It
I assume many of my audience have watched The Chosen TV series over the last few years (even if you don't consider yourself a Christian). My family and I have been encouraged by the way it portrays Jesus and his disciples. It is well rooted in Scripture, yet the production fleshes out the characters by [...]
Published Article for Christmas
As usual, I want to share with you if something I write is published elsewhere. My church asked me to write an article for their blog for Christmas. I talk about how sequence and timeline matter in God's story. You can read it here. I hope you all have a merry Christmas! Next week, instead [...]
“Extrabiblical” Christmas Carols
Depending on your circles, you may or may not have any context for this discussion. I'm talking about those beautiful carols which have minor inaccuracies or embellishments compared to the biblical, historical narrative of Christ's birth. For example, there are references to angels singing in several carols, "Angels from the Realms of Glory", "Angels We [...]
Published Again!…And Why I Am Writing Less
I was published again last week! This time by Kosmeo online magazine. You can view their full Advent issue here or you can go directly to my article here. I tell the story of a time I was given a lot more communion wine than expected. Enjoy! You may have noticed that I have been [...]
Ready, Set,…Wait a Minute
I am great at finishing things, not always so great at starting things. I know a lot of people have the opposite problem, but I'm sure there are others like me. I have perfectionist tendencies, a strong desire for efficiency and productivity. I treat beginning a project as a commitment to finish it. There are [...]
How I Became a Pumpkin Hoarder
I always need to have a can of pumpkin puree on hand. If I see a can in the scratch and dent bin, I'll pick it up (even if it's July). It started when I was living in Mexico. The mild, semi tropical climate of Guadalajara was beautiful, allowing for outdoor living year round! The [...]
In Defense of New Books
I know what you're thinking. If people read, don't they generally read new books? If there is a cause to defend, wouldn't it be old books? Yes, I do think that for the general population, old books need to be encouraged more. However, this post is for a much smaller audience of people, possibly only [...]
We Marry ‘Em and Bury ‘Em in Virginia
On my 21st birthday, I went to answer a knock on the door. Two very dear high school friends stood on the porch with smirks on their faces. One of them held up a bandana. “Happy Birthday! We’ve come to kidnap you. May we blindfold you?” I had just recently returned to my hometown after graduating [...]
Welcome To The Carriage House 