Four states, eight flights, five hotel rooms, and one pair of “emergency” underwear later, I came home with a full heart. Weddings, memorials, reunions—every stop reminded me that love is God’s favorite idea, and showing up is still the holiest thing we can do.
Tag: faith
When Did Wisdom Go Out of Style?
The world feels like it’s run by middle-schoolers on a group project—loud, dramatic, convinced they’re always right. Every headline is outrage. Every post is a fight. Every… Read more “When Did Wisdom Go Out of Style?”
Enduring, Lingering Love
Today is my father’s birthday. He died five years ago. I used to get the notification on my phone—a reminder to call or send a note, tucked… Read more “Enduring, Lingering Love”
Edification and Celebration
Spring—the season of bunnies, baptisms, and the brief annual return of lapsed Christians who manage to look devout for approximately three days. Maybe four if there’s a… Read more “Edification and Celebration”
A Maid, a Butker, and a Lie.
Challenging Traditional Beliefs: A Catholic Kicker’s Candid Graduation Speech
New Day’s Resolution
“See the world in green and blueSee China right in front of youSee the canyons broken by cloudSee the tuna fleets clearing the sea outSee the Bedouin… Read more “New Day’s Resolution”
The One Bible Verse Everyone Should Know
As a PRPK, (Perpetually Rebelling Pastor’s Kid), I go out of my way NOT to quote scripture or blast praise music from my sedan. I don’t go… Read more “The One Bible Verse Everyone Should Know”
This is my Father’s World
“This is my Father’s world,And to my listening earsAll nature sings, and round me ringsThe music of the spheres.This is my Father’s world:I rest me in the… Read more “This is my Father’s World”
The Last hoorah
Yesterday was my father’s 84th birthday. Today is my parents 62nd wedding anniversary. This is the last celebration of both. They met senior year at Wheaton College… Read more “The Last hoorah”
Gleaming the Q
Florida. 4pm on a Sunday. We do not speak of Quarantine like we do not speak of fight club. We call it “The Q” as if it… Read more “Gleaming the Q”