Luke 1 It was a quiet Sunday lunch. No one was talking much; we were lost in our own thoughts. “His name is John,” she said. I looked up. Elizabeth went on. “Before Zechariah wrote on that tablet, I said it. But no one wanted to take the mother’s word.” She paused. “I’m not surprised. […]

On Sunday, we’re starting an Advent series that will run through Christmas. I decided to spend some time today being grateful. Thank you for spending some time here. I am grateful and humbled when I hear that something I said clicked. Most times, it clicked with me first. Thank you for being patient with my […]

First published November 28, 2013 This is for the people who are struggling with Thanksgiving Day. The rest of you can move along. There is nothing here to see. Jesus stood on the hillside with five barley loaves in his hand. It wasn’t an armload of bread. A kid was able to carry them easily […]

First published November 6, 2013 I have a suggestion for those of you who like to create controversy. Next time someone asks you to read something thankful from the Bible, like before you eat at Thanksgiving, say, “I have the perfect poem. David wrote this.” Then read Psalm 35. “Contend, O Lord, with those who […]

First published May 24, 2011 You make a new commitment. You watch a friend die. You finally decide. You screw up. You get the award. You finish the book. You make the call. You answer the call. You finish. You start. You can’t figure it out. You didn’t get to sleep. You won. You lost. […]