We ran to the walk-in closet, hiding from her little sister. The giggles were absorbed in part by the leather shoes and fancy dresses, but they reverberated on the mirrored doors. Still laughing I said, “Ssshhhh! We need to shut up!" Her eyes froze at me, blinking wide. The clothes around us hung heavy, concealing … Continue reading Learning to Shut Up
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How Decisions Do and Don’t Define You
Anyone who has access to the internet is probably aware of a major decision that happened in the United States today. As the Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to prevent gay marriage, people across the country either celebrated or scoffed at the announcement. Regardless of your position, there are some critical things to … Continue reading How Decisions Do and Don’t Define You
The Importance of Asking
The phone rang. Don’t pick up, don’t pick up, don’t pick up. “Hello?" “Hi there!” My voice jumped up an octave. I smiled, though they couldn’t tell. I started by inquiring how they are doing, and laughed at any joke. This went on. I asked about how business was, what audience they were trying to … Continue reading The Importance of Asking
Half Way There, Already Good
Yesterday marked the half way mark for my month-long challenge to write every day. So, of course, I didn’t feel like writing today. I was tired, grumpy after a long weekend of travel, and altogether uninspired. The words I wrote about motivation two days ago had slipped away and seemed irrelevant. Why was I doing … Continue reading Half Way There, Already Good
When Defeat Meets Gratitude
It seems I dropped off the map again this month. After moving to a new city I rotated through days like playing cards during the game of War. Each day was slapped down in hopes for a high card, a winner. Although they say there is an equal amount of every number card in the … Continue reading When Defeat Meets Gratitude
Dwelling in the Planned and Unplanned
In the last two weeks I traveled my way through 7 states, 5 beds, 4 time zones, 4 cars, and 1 airplane. Oddly enough, my travels are only beginning. New Mexico trickled out a goodbye rain, Arizona was smoldering, San Diego's temperate rays remained constant, Chicago was heavy with damp air, Michigan emptied the dampness … Continue reading Dwelling in the Planned and Unplanned
The Truth About Rejection
At first, it sucks. After an hour, it still sucks. Some time later, it gets better. Supposedly. The sky swells as the sun abandons this side of the world, clouds block out the hope of stars. The cracked desert wonders why the rain never actually materializes. Even the moon seems hazy on the whys and … Continue reading The Truth About Rejection
When Your Byline Sounds Like a Match.com Profile
If you haven't caught on to the theme of this blog, I don't really like defining things in concrete ways. Our world is beautifully fluid and complex, which isn't something to avoid simply because it isn't easy to pin down. Unfortunately, we live in a world that likes easy, catchy taglines. For writers, we get … Continue reading When Your Byline Sounds Like a Match.com Profile
Calling B.S. on Easy Callings
When attempting to inspire young adults like myself, many Christians have offered this quote from Frederick Buechner: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” This sounds wonderful doesn't it? But I'm calling out every pastor that has ever said this to me: stop sugar … Continue reading Calling B.S. on Easy Callings
When Neurochemistry Meets Religion
Many people are hesitant about trying to combine science with religion. These are two areas that have long been defined with strict boundaries and very little overlap. However, as scientific discoveries and advances continue to expand the boundaries of knowledge, Christians must adapt to understand and interact with their findings. Often, the fear of science … Continue reading When Neurochemistry Meets Religion
