This Easter
I did not go to Iowa this Easter. I did not sing Keith Green’s song “Easter Song.” There’s lots of things I didn’t do but I did a few things new and making all things new has been a big … Continued
Draft
What do you dowhen a different religioncomes knocking at your door?“Uh huh, thank you, I’ve got to go.”It’s cold outside.I don’t want to let in a draft.But could I let a gush of warm air out to them?
When There Is No Time to Think… We Are Unaware
When there is no time to think,that is when to think.And when there is no time to pray,find it anyway.You can’t study by putting a book under your pillow,but I do believe that we can rest in prayer,and that God … Continued
Holding Pattern
We’re in a holding pattern,not sure where to land,and we’re not just going to settlefor just any patch of sand.We’re not planning how to crash;we’re not running out of fuel.We are looking how to ground ourselvesto work towards earth’s renewal.
If All the Broken Glass in Bogotá
If all the broken glass in Bogotácame to a pointand held itself togetherwith fine lead at every joint,and the glow that tints the cloudsin the dark of nightcame in close and shone straight through that glassin one tremendous light,and if … Continued
Human Hearts
Human hearts can be so grossand yet it’s human hearts I treasure most.This Christmas, I just want to hold you close.All I want to do is hold you close.