Finding Joy Even When Something Feels Missing
This place is oddly quiet. I’ve grown used to the sound of fans, air con…
Category: Stumbling to Jesus
It’s Time for the Seasons to Change
My time in Mae Sot is coming to a close, and this keeps me up…
When Interruptions Become Moments of Doing Life Together
I relished the silence. On this particular day, business in Braverly was slow. A few…
Finding Jericho Moments When we Open our Clenched Fists
It was November 2017, and my world was a hot mess. I think the technical…
What it Feels Like to Climb a Mountain in the Dark with a Flashlight
I’ve been wrestling with the Father a lot these days. What a Christian thing to…
What it Actually Means to Live Brave
This week I stepped into a room filled with people who were there to hear…
Why We Need to Look for Ways to Lend Courage to One Another
A year ago, I said yes. It wasn’t my first, and it certainly won’t be…
Why We Need the Simple and Little Things of Life to Build Lasting Community
Last night, our plans for the evening were interrupted, and it left me feeling fuller…
One of the Most Dangerous Phrases in the Church Today
Recently, Kristy and I were talking about this insane life we get to live in…
We Need to Stop Missing the Beautiful and Holy in the Everyday Ordinary Around Us
I am a lover of the everyday ordinary. Lest you think my life in Thailand…