Some thoughts from a week of prayers, tears and hope—on the family of God, the fragility of life, and the greater resurrection we are all waiting for.
When One Part Hurts
A Few More Movies, A Few More Questions
A few more movies, and a few more uncomfortable questions—about hidden hearts, religious certainty, little church kingdoms, and what our faith actually produces.
A Few Movies, A Few Thoughts
A few thoughts on innocence, grace, the passing of time, and what we hold onto when everything else gives way.
What’s Yours, What’s Mine
A trip home, some observations and a growing appreciation of family, generosity, and God’s quiet work in our lives.
Reflections from Church Camp: Seeing God, Seeing Ourselves
What you treasure reveals your fears. Reflections on the fleeting impressiveness of people, and the quiet, flawed yet real devotion that truly pleases God.
13 Assassins
I recently picked up watching TV again (a big change for me, since I usually only caught movies on planes!). One film I stumbled on was 13 Assassins, a violent samurai story set in the 1800s.
Things I Saw and Thought About in Jakarta (Part 2/2)
Joining Mom and her friends for Vesak Day celebration at the Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation that I’ve been curious about for awhile, and more reflections on this trip.
Aging, Singleness & the Gospel (Part 2/2)
More reflections on the way we often misunderstand singleness, and the better perspective the gospel offers us, whatever our relationship status.
Aging, Singleness & the Gospel (Part 1/2)
A recent talk reminded me that while the gospel doesn’t make life easy, it does make it clear and hope-filled. Some reflections on the realities of life, aging, and especially singleness.