The night after Annie died, we built a bonfire at a janky campsite outside of the hotel property. We were living in close quarters that summer, 4 or 6 or 9 or even 15 people to a dorm room in the … [Read more...] about Bonfire Night
Essays
The Rich Young Ruler and the Impossible Choice [Mark 10]
This summer, I’m playing with the book of Mark every week! Check out my original post about why I’m studying Mark, Mark 1:Authority, Mark 2: Avocado Toast, Mark 3: So You’ve Left Fundamentalism…, Mark … [Read more...] about The Rich Young Ruler and the Impossible Choice [Mark 10]
Postcard from the Wilderness: Remembering World Vision
Sometimes you leave before you know you've gone. Sometimes you're still there, and you think you've left. I've spent a lot of time this summer processing "being evangelical," and being … [Read more...] about Postcard from the Wilderness: Remembering World Vision
Before You Pluck Out That Eye… [Mark 9]
This summer, I’m playing with the book of Mark every week! Check out my summer in the book of Mark starting with my original post about why I’m studying Mark, Mark 1:Authority, Mark 2: Avocado … [Read more...] about Before You Pluck Out That Eye… [Mark 9]
The Banality of Goodness [Mark 8]
This summer, I’m playing with the book of Mark every week! Check out my original post about why I’m studying Mark, and Mark 1:Authority, Mark 2: Avocado Toast, Mark 3: So You’ve Left … [Read more...] about The Banality of Goodness [Mark 8]
Talking Back to God [Mark 7]
This summer I'm playing with the book of Mark every week! Check out my original post about why I’m studying Mark, and Mark 1:Authority, Mark 2: Avocado Toast, Mark 3: So You’ve Left … [Read more...] about Talking Back to God [Mark 7]
Dry Rocks to Water Fountains [Exodus 17]
From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. The people … [Read more...] about Dry Rocks to Water Fountains [Exodus 17]
You Made Us Look Foolish: On Eugene Peterson and Hope
They used to tell me to "guard my heart" when I was growing up. Protect it. Don't give it to anyone who will hurt it, or not treat it carefully and gently. Don't throw it around recklessly, opening … [Read more...] about You Made Us Look Foolish: On Eugene Peterson and Hope
