Darrell Curtis

Hold My Hand: Grace in the Grit of Life

Disclaimer: This reflection on human struggle and hope in broken places contains gritty imagery (likely R or TV-MA). I share it because something bigger meets us in the mess, calling to believers and seekers alike. A Plea Across the Void I stumbled on Hold My Hand by UNKLE, a British band, late one night, itsContinueContinue reading “Hold My Hand: Grace in the Grit of Life”

A Craftsman Who Caught My Vision

It’s rare to find a craftsman who can take a half-formed idea and transform it into something solid, lasting, and beautiful. That’s exactly what Cody Hooks of Smokin’ Leather did for me. A few trusted friends pointed me his way, and I approached him with a commission for a leather Bible cover. I wanted aContinueContinue reading “A Craftsman Who Caught My Vision”

Birthdays, Connection, and the Quiet Power of Love

Well, I just turned 61 today, and what a wonderful day it has been! First, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who sent birthday greetings—calls, texts, posts, messages, emojis, and all the little ways you remembered me. I read every single one with a smile, and it reminded me just how lucky I am toContinueContinue reading “Birthdays, Connection, and the Quiet Power of Love”

A Night of Courage and Faith in Washington, D.C.

Dennis Burk recounts a harrowing night in Washington, D.C., when a shooting shattered the calm outside the home where he and his pastoral interns were staying. Amid chaos, one intern sprang into action. Racing to aid a man shot in the chest, he applied pressure to the wound and prayed for the victim’s life untilContinueContinue reading “A Night of Courage and Faith in Washington, D.C.”

ProWritingAid’s Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge

Alright, ProWritingAid is hyping up their Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge, and it’s free to join. Spoiler alert: they’ll probably nudge you to buy their software somewhere along the way—classic move. If you’re into writing but haven’t dipped your toes into a challenge like this, it’s a solid chance to discover your unique voiceContinueContinue reading “ProWritingAid’s Novel November: The 30-Day Writing Challenge”