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”
Category Archives: Digging In
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”
Your Voice, Ages 18–35: Reflections on a Christian’s Passing
I’m reaching out to young adults (ages 18–35) to hear your thoughts on Charlie Kirk’s passing. I find aspects of his life and his style of engaging young people with faith-driven ideas laudable and worth emulating, but this isn’t about praise or politics—it’s a space for honest, Christ-centered reflection. Even if you’re outside this age range,ContinueContinue reading “Your Voice, Ages 18–35: Reflections on a Christian’s Passing”
Job, the Accuser, and Lessons for Dark Days
I came across a writing prompt recently that immediately drew me in: What is going on in chapter 1, verses 6-12 in the Book of Job? It was simple, almost whimsical, like a question tossed into the air—but it drew me straight in to that sobering scene where heaven’s court gathers and the Accuser shows up.ContinueContinue reading “Job, the Accuser, and Lessons for Dark Days”
The Love That Stands
“Finally, be strengthened by the Lord and by his vast strength….For this reason take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.”– Ephesians 6:10, 13 I don’t take these words lightly… For a long time, I’ve held back fromContinueContinue reading “The Love That Stands”
Veni. Vidi. Scripsi. 