If you’ve been around the last few weeks, you’ll have noticed that I’ve talking a lot more about art. I’ve always been a creative sort of person and much of what I have done qualities as “art” rather than “crafting.” However, as I’m leaning into a more deliberate artistic/prayer practice, I’m recognize a few flaws … More 5 Early Lessons in Artistic/Prayer
If you read my last post, you’ll recall that I have a lot of questions about prophetic art. I’ve been working to be deliberate with my creative time but time has been scarce so I fear I’ve not made it very far. However, I’m confirming other long held understandings like — 1. there’s always something … More Jesus Time & A Busy Life
By now, many of us know the Christ Tomlin song “Good, Good Father.” And in the light of Father’s Day, I thought it was be appropriate to share my favorite verses about God as our Father. Of course, there are countless verses so I thought I would stick with my 16 favorites since Father’s Day … More 16 Verses about God my Father
In the book of Ezekiel, God tells Ezekiel that he’s not being sent to a people of a foreign tongue. Ezekiel is being sent to his own people. God tells him that if He had sent him to a foreign land, the people would listen to him. Ezekiel is obedient and, even with a warning, … More Unmet Expectations
Teaching English as a second language isn’t always the easiest task in the world. I don’t often think about the differences between the words “will” and “going to.” For example, in the sentence — I _____________ be 35 in February. Do you make that “I will be 25 in February” or “I am going to … More Sound vs. Noise
I don’t remember the children but I remember the homes. I don’t remember how we served but I remember being told the truth. The smell of rotting hills have long since faded but the shock of knowing that the people I was meeting lived in the city’s garbage dump will probably never leave. No one … More The Aftermath of those Christian Events
Halloween is just a few days away. There are cobwebs, skeletons, and other creepy things loaded up on shelves. Costumes hang just a few rows away from the Christmas decorations. Halloween is an odd holiday for church people. The opinions are varying and sometimes very strong. Inevitably, many Christian bloggers write about why a Christian … More What Halloween taught me about Convictions
