Mirrors help us see ourselves. The treated glass reflects back to us our image, albeit in reverse, so that we can assess each outfit with a meticulous eye, make sure our hair hasn’t flown off our heads, and check for spinach stuck in our teeth. But, until recently, I had never thought mirrors might helpContinueContinue reading “Holy is… God’s Shared Nature”
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Hidden Treasures: Deep Digging
Gold. Crowns. Goblets. Coins. Such are the images that flood our minds when we think of ‘hidden treasure’. But, as the infamous treasure hunter and pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow would say, “Not all treasure is silver and gold, mate.” And Jesus would heartily agree, Jack. In fact, on one particular day, as Jesus attempted toContinueContinue reading “Hidden Treasures: Deep Digging”
This Hope: An Anchor for Our Souls
Stories abound of boats that survive hurricanes – even when the same storm strips every tree of their leaves and branches, even when buildings are leveled and living creatures perish. The common difference maker between a sunken ship and one that stays afloat? The anchor. When a storm comes barrelling toward her boat, the skipperContinueContinue reading “This Hope: An Anchor for Our Souls”
This Hope: Power in His Promises
As I continue to wrestle with the way suffering builds our hope and how hope can help us endure, I keep visualizing this 80s poster: While this frisky feline holds little hope of getting down without some help, he does have some claws to aid in his hanging on. We, however, lack retractable nails –ContinueContinue reading “This Hope: Power in His Promises”
Journey of Joy: Week Two — Where You Are Now
The first time I met a GPS, she spoke with great authority, clearly calling out directions as our group from Oklahoma navigated the highways of Atlanta. Despite being amazed at her ability to know where we were at any given moment, I had to work hard to overcome my skepticism every time she paused toContinueContinue reading “Journey of Joy: Week Two — Where You Are Now”