On Election Eve, You Are Elected
There are times we feel vulnerable. Not quite comfortable. Not quite safe. There are also spaces that make us feel that way. Unguarded. Wide open. Susceptible. Maybe you don’t like to…
Read moreChanged, Yet Changing
“A Christian is a radically changed person the moment he or she trusts Christ. This doesn’t mean we become ‘saints’ in practice overnight. It does mean a new creation —…
Read moreHe Said/She Said – Stop Assuming
Our roof had hail damage. Our contractor was calling our insurance agent to report it. I listened in as he talked to her. She: How do you spell that last…
Read moreThe Circumstance Isn’t the Problem
To celebrate our friend Victoria’s pregnancy (it’s a girl!), we gathered last Wednesday afternoon at Manna House. We ate cake; she opened presents; we took photos. Victoria hadn’t planned on…
Read moreDear Risk, I know we’re not close friends
Dear Risk, I know we’re not close friends. You make me nervous. But I want to make peace with you anyway. Because I need you. Without embracing you as a partner…
Read moreWhen our love isn’t enough
My love is being tested. Some people are harder to love than others. I introduced you to Darryl here. If I can’t love the least of these, can I say…
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