My editorial calendar is getting busy. November 9 reminds me that care and legacy come in many forms. They show up in quiet acts of compassion. They show up in stories passed down and letters and tales that shape hearts across generations. There is a quiet weight to loss that does not always get noticed.ContinueContinue reading “November 9: Reflections on Orphans, Widows, and Tolkien”
Category Archives: Life’s Tapestry
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.”
The Sound of Footsteps and Autumn Air
Sometimes I come across a piece that speaks to the quiet, everyday moments we often overlook—details that stick in your memory long after the day is done. That’s what a re-blog is here at Veni, vidi, scripsi: sharing something I find meaningful, thoughtful, or inspiring, so you can experience it too. In this post, aContinueContinue reading “The Sound of Footsteps and Autumn Air”
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