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 [...]
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Andor, Jesus, and Justice
My family has been enjoying Season 1 of Andor! (If you liked Rogue One, you should give Andor a try.) Following the story of Cassian Andor, it is set "long ago" while the empire slowly tightens their grip, slowly removes rights and liberties from peoples and planets, slowly becomes a totalitarian state. It is terrifying! [...]
What On Earth is Heaven?
Last fall, I heard James Paul, the director of L’Abri Fellowship in the UK, speak at an online conference. In his lecture, he mentioned a few points from his book, What On Earth Is Heaven?. I knew immediately I wanted to buy it. It was on back order most of the year, but I was [...]
Taste and See: Can We Bless the Lord in Depression?
The irony overwhelmed me Sunday after Sunday. I was experiencing a dark season of depression. Meanwhile, the church I was attending played The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir’s Psalm 34 nearly every time we gathered for worship. It’s a powerful song, based out of a beautiful psalm. But at the time, it made my heart ache. O [...]
Expectation Vs. Reality
Have you seen those memes labeled Expectation vs. Reality? There is a Pinterest-perfect image or video clip contrasted with a laughable real-life disappointment. This past year has felt like that that for me, without the humor. My dearest dreams have been delayed with decreasing opportunity for fulfillment. My hopes have been deferred and all my [...]
Welcome To The Carriage House 