Joy [1Word5Voices]

Joy in Lent In the quiet. In the space between breaths. In the lengthening shadows. In the last note of the song. In the whispered prayer. In the wrestling with angels and demons. In the doubt that finally learns its name. In the temptations and trials. In the dust of creation and destruction. In the wilderness […]

An Open Letter to a Server

Dear Server, I came into your establishment recently with a few friends. We try to get together as often as we can, but life conspires to keep us apart more than we would like. So when you came to our table, I was full of hope and joy and excitement. I was ready to joke […]

Why I Play With Toys

Visit my office and you will find a number of toys. [Do you know any pastors? Visit their office. If they don’t have toys, get them some.] My toys are ready for play, and sometimes they help relieve stress, break the ice, pass the time, but mostly they are reminders. Reminders of what? Reminders that life […]