I like snow. (It's so fluffy!) Cold weather and I go together like polar bears and fresh fish. Running with Katie, traipsing all over Manhappiness late at night and leaving snowy … Read more about Ice Storm! The frosty side of making do
Raising the roof & building the nest
Lately, I've been reminded again and again how "hope does not disappoint." It's not a functional/experiential reminder as much as a quiet inner-voiced reminder during the … Read more about Raising the roof & building the nest
Launching into the deep: Forgiveness
John 8:7 Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone. We so get behind this verse. We know how it is to stand alone before our accusers struggling beneath the weight of their … Read more about Launching into the deep: Forgiveness
Canoe faith
Years ago, I heard a story from a traveling guy. He had an unfortunate pompadour - a look favored by Christian leaders at the time. His hair made me want to stop listening to his words. It was … Read more about Canoe faith
Saturday in Marlin, Texas
Well...it's here. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and we'll gather around a big long table in Marlin, Texas; eat turkey, and tell stories. There will be Big Red and Blue Bell - local … Read more about Saturday in Marlin, Texas
Light & momentary affliction
Morning's glow fills the sky behind the silhouetted trees. One lone faraway plane leaves its signature in contrails where orange meets the faintest winter's blue. You can see … Read more about Light & momentary affliction
Risk Taking & ramblings of freedom
When I was younger, someone I loved and trusted told me often that I was "too smart to find my way out of a paper bag." I believed it... until recently when I took a risky long look … Read more about Risk Taking & ramblings of freedom
Prayer ninjas
I grew up feeling pretty exposed and helpless and alone. Somehow, the idea of "getting things done" and helping when people hurt or are afraid - stuck. And in this time when the … Read more about Prayer ninjas
You are more than you think
I've been camping out this weekend...camping in really. Camping In = pup sitting, a workshop on prayer (God is faithful.), engaging in a little financial maintenance, reading, looking at the … Read more about You are more than you think
