A couple weeks ago I stayed in an Airbnb the night before a race in another city. I’d made the poor life choice to do an evening 5K following by … Continue reading extend love…
Category: Theology
Something Sacred
During a class discussion two weeks ago, a student questioned why we should spend millions, or possibly billions, of dollars rebuilding Notre Dame when that money could be spent on … Continue reading Something Sacred
An “easy” fast (part 2)
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The … Continue reading An “easy” fast (part 2)
An “easy” fast
Easter was last weekend, and with that day came the end of the Lenten Season. For any readers not familiar with the Christian tradition, some believers will perform a fast … Continue reading An “easy” fast
#52sparks: The meaning of your name
The church I grew up in seemed to stretch into the clouds. The main bell tower had stained glass windows, but I never knew where the light filtered into. What … Continue reading #52sparks: The meaning of your name
Party Favor
How do you remember a space? One that was a port in the storm after a season with tsunami, hurricane, tornado, and many prayerful nights. A building where the windows … Continue reading Party Favor
#52sparks: Nature
The story of The Velveteen Rabbit is one about a stuffed animal discovering how much time and effort it takes to be real. “Real isn’t how you are made,’ … Continue reading #52sparks: Nature
#52sparks: Glass
What makes a place sacred? Its a patch of carpet. Nothing special or unique. There’s even a stain on one corner from some coffee cup spilt years ago. The blue … Continue reading #52sparks: Glass
The Freedom of Easter
With a final breath, his head slouched down into his chest. The curtain in the temple ripped in two. And a mother wept over her lost son. Disciples stood close … Continue reading The Freedom of Easter
#52sparks: Favorite movie
When I took the leap of faith to leave my full-time job to focus on my dissertation, I had some very specific ideas about what my going away party should … Continue reading #52sparks: Favorite movie
Starting Line Miracles 