A miracle has happened for the second time. Todd and I have dialed in on a TV series that we both enjoy. At the same time. This may be overstating miracle status, but still, when most forms of entertainment require one of us to take one for the team, I get fairly excited. What I’m… Continue reading Thank You, Madam
This is one of those weeks that can feel more messy than usual. We gather our people around tables and living rooms and kitchens under the ruse of giving thanks. What ends up taking place amidst the smell of turkey and taste of pumpkin is a smackdown story between high expectations and brokenness. May the… Continue reading The Futility of Spit and Duct Tape
Sweet guacamole, what a week this has been for the world of words. Sometimes the words I consume make me feel like I’ve pigged out on processed sugar and chemicals. Whether delivered from “news” sources or social media, fuzzy confusion and a sense of hopelessness seem to be the only nutrients offered. I’m amazed at… Continue reading The Wisdom of Reflection
“Its a simple and generous rule of life that whatever you practice, you will improve at.” Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic I tell my older students all the time. Learning to correct a speech sound takes practice. It will always feel weird at first. It will always sound wrong when it’s actually right. I tell them… Continue reading Permission to Practice
So the past couple months I’ve been doing laundry with God and as you may know, laundry and I have a hate/hate relationship. I recently realized there was a growing mountain of mental laundry in my brain and heart. It accumulated rapidly and was actually starting to stink. God said we can come to him with… Continue reading Doing Laundry with God
The Story Place 