Darrell Curtis

How to Talk Across Divides: A Lesson from an Ancient Conversation

Why Conversations Feel Hard Today Even small talk feels risky lately. Mention a coffee shop, a ball game, or a TV show, and it can turn political. Many topics seem to carry hidden tripwires. My Christian faith gives me hope and direction, and I want to share that with others. But I’ve seen how quicklyContinueContinue reading “How to Talk Across Divides: A Lesson from an Ancient Conversation”

Carried on the Swells: Reflections from Worship

Yesterday, I floated in the vast sea of God’s presence.No land in sight.The swells rose and fell.The waves whispered.Words failed. Prayers dissolved.The hush of the room settled over me, gentle and expectant.I was small. I was still. The crystal voices, simply instruments of praise, led through the quiet like light across the water.When we sangContinueContinue reading “Carried on the Swells: Reflections from Worship”

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”