Meet Travis 1. Meet Travis 2.
It seemed odd. In one week, I met two new friends, both named Travis. Meet Travis 1, Travis 2 Friend 1: It’s Friday afternoon. He says, “My name is Travis.…
Read moreThe Ordinary Day I Met an Extraordinary Story
On “Ordinary” Days It seemed like an ordinary Saturday at Outdoor Church. It was 2012. Jeff and I showed up. And in an ordinary way, we met a man named…
Read moreJust Say You’re Sorry
You need to know about Julie. I just met her Saturday. But I already want to be like her. ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ First Meet Anna I’ve…
Read moreHomeless and Us – Survivors Together
The world of the homeless camp feels brutally real. Sometimes I’m not sure whose world is more strange: theirs or ours.
Read moreThis Is Not Fair
My app tells me we’re in for thunderstorms. It’s mid-60s now, but it’ll be 34 degrees by morning. I’ll have to crank up my electric blanket tonight. I don’t like…
Read moreDo You Have a Word—And An Audience?
I check the pockets before I put my shorts in the washing machine. I pull out a business card. Oh yeah. Pastor Xavier gave it to me on a Saturday…
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