I was taking a leisurely walk through the woods recently and came upon a large patch of bright, yellow wildflowers. The sun was getting high in the sky and, being the photo-obsessed person that I am, I couldn’t help but stop to capture a few artistic images of this beautiful scene. As I kneeled and…
I don’t think there’s anything that can aptly prepare a parent to navigate a season with a prodigal child. I’ve never met a parent yet who would knowingly sign up for such a trial. For me, watching my child walk out the door with nothing but a backpack to her name and a willful defiance…
Not everyone is a hugger. To be clear, for a large chunk of my life, I really wasn’t either. Then, I met Chayna. Chayna and I have had the privilege of working together over the last few years so our paths cross frequently. Whenever my path is fortunate enough to cross with hers, I get…
Do you ever giggle when you read the Bible? I do. Maybe it’s because I have an overactive sense of humor; maybe it’s because I find God’s comedic timing brilliant; either way, there are some things in the Bible that are just plain funny. One of those things, to be specific, comes straight from a…
Once upon a time, I was a member of a cult. No, you won’t find a documentary about it currently streaming on Netflix and the leader’s name wasn’t Jim, Charles, or David. But, it was a cult nonetheless. Ruled by fear; driven by control; with stringent obedience required. And, like most cults, we engaged in…
