Slow, honest writing about faith, grace, and the long road home. New entries each week.
We often imagine that if we were truly "spiritual," we would stop tripping over the same old stones. We assume that a mature belie…
Sometimes we look for deeper meaning in ancient rituals because we are bored with our daily walk. We hunt for a secret key in Hebrew roots…
Sometimes we treat the Bible like a scientific encyclopedia, expecting it to settle every debate of the modern age. We look for technical da…
Sometimes we look for holiness in the pantry because we are afraid to look for it in our hearts. We want a checklist of rules to keep us saf…
Not every anxious thought about your standing with God is a lack of faith. Sometimes, the dread of being "tossed out" is simply a…
Sometimes the problem isn’t that we are waiting for a clear sign from God; sometimes we are just looking for a loophole in the fine print. W…
Sometimes the biggest arguments in the church happen because we are shouting at each other rather than listening to the Holy Spirit. We turn…
Sometimes, we treat Jesus like a life coach rather than the Son of God. We love the verses that fit into our morning routine, but we quietly…
Sometimes we treat our traditions as if they were written in the tablets of stone. We mistake our family customs or long-standing church pre…