Seasons
It’s been a long time since I’ve written anything publicly, and I’m sure one day I’ll explain publicly why. But as I had words pressing…
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3 WAYS YOU CAN HELP STOP THE IRAQI GENOCIDE NOW
If you’ve been watching CNN, checking Twitter, or even, perusing Facebook over the past three days, chances are your heart has been as shattered and distraught as mine seeing…
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In the Wake of Grief: a Response to the Korea Ferry Sinking
If you’re like me and reading the news is as much a morning ritual as drinking coffee or combing your hair, you were likely devastated this morning to read, watch, and hear…
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PROBLEMS WITH THE PULPIT: what to do when the preacher offends you
“And that’s another reason why it’s just absurd to believe in the theory of evolution.” No, this wasn’t a quote from the latest scientific debate on origin theory. This…
Dirty Paw Prints
I just lived through one of the most equally awful and humorous experiences of my entire life. At least, I’m hoping it will be humorous 24…
brave questions: a reflection on Philip Seymour Hoffman
“Dear Philip, a beautiful beautiful soul. For the most sensitive among us the noise can be too much. Bless your heart.” If those words sound familiar,…
Top 10 Lessons of 2013
2013 was, no doubt, a year of experiencing the Lord’s favor. I was on the news twice promoting things that really matter to me–BeLoved Ministries and…
the way is narrow but the gate is open: why Christmas means heaven is easy
The hardest thing for me to come to terms with before I gave my life to Christ was the fact that on the other side of…
the scrooge effect
Is it just me, or are there more Scrooges on the streets this time of year than ever? Believe me, I am festive with the best…
demolishing addiction
Addiction for me, metaphorically speaking, looks like a dark cellar in the bottom of my heart. Most areas, since Christ came into it, are bright and…
when you get what you asked for
I am living the life of a “starving artist” these days in many imaginable ways. Basically—doing all those things that I swore I’d never do when…
the language gap
Yesterday I had one of the coolest experiences of my life: I got to work with a video team from the U.S. Department of Health and…
don’t kill your family yet
As I was seeking Christ in college–getting to know who He was–I had the privilege of going to one of the most sacrificial churches on the…
She Writes Truth 