Gaining a heart of wisdom
In ways that are both mundane and catastrophic, life has a way of going off the rails. Everything from rain showers overlooked by the weather forecast to devastating diagnoses, all serve to remind us that we're not in control of our lives—at least not as much as we might wish. Whenever the unexpected happens, we're… Continue reading Is Your Theology Able To Handle The Unexpected?
The wow-factor of my kids' birthday parties? The visibility of certain muscle groups in my arms, legs, and torso? The ease and finesse with which I can entertain a party of twelve, self-publish a book, or create deck furniture from wooden palettes? Are any of these a worthy means of measuring my excellence? Not according… Continue reading Excellence — Who, Me?
Knocking twenty-two years’ worth of dust off a resume stretches the definition of “creative writing” to its limit. After giving my time away for two decades, can I convince even myself that my skills are marketable? Am I still capable of holding my own in the workforce? The questions hang in the air like a… Continue reading Veering into the Serene Providence
Living Our Days 