First published July 31, 2013 I carried the white wicker chair from the front bedroom to the front porch. I carried the white mug of coffee from the kitchen to the front porch and placed it beside the wicker chair. I carried the black Moleskine journal from the living room table to the front porch […]

“So, any more ideas about retail-inspired spiritual formation?” Jane asked. “I thought about it Friday when I stopped to pick up a couple things.” She was talking about a conversation we had last week. “How did our conversation shape your visit? I asked. “I’m not sure about shaping it,” she said. “But I was going […]

From 1976 to 1979, I was a student at Wheaton College. I majored in Speech Communication, with an emphasis in broadcasting. We were required to attend chapel four days a week, and convocation one day a week. I believe chapel started at 10:00 am. I believe it lasted until 10:35. I say, “I believe” because […]

On Wednesday night, I was leading a Bible study. At church. With about nine men. We were reading from a letter that James, the half-brother of Jesus, had written to other followers of Jesus very early in the history of the Church. “Is any of you suffering?” James asked. “Let him pray.” He was talking […]