In 2014, I learned a tool for Bible study. And I started to teach it to a group of young adults. I wanted them to know what to do if I didn’t show up for Sunday school some day. You identify a passage of Scripture. A story, perhaps, or a section of teaching. You read […]

I got a text from Lee a few days ago. It was a photo from the fountain at the mall and the comment, “I haven’t seen John yet.” All through Advent this year, the whole time I’ve been writing about visits to the mall and conversations with John, Nancy has been recovering from a sprain. […]

It was the day after Christmas. Saint John of the Mall was sitting in front of Barnes and Noble. Through the doorway we could see piles of books on tables.  Every table had a sign: “Best books of 2015” and “Making the most of 2016” and “Clearance.” “All those stories,” I said.  “All that creativity. […]

I went to the mall on Christmas eve day. I didn’t see John in all the people. I looked. But I did find much to be grateful for during the day and the evening, in conversations with friends and family. Even in a conversation or two about the challenges people face around this day. A […]