Dec 1, 2015 | god & grace
Astonishing how many “A” words are affiliated with this Advent season of anticipation before the arrival of the Christ child into the world. It’s all about cultivating a sense of awareness and attentiveness. “Do not be afraid,”...
Nov 1, 2015 | god & grace
November is textured and brilliant, a van Gogh painting with brush strokes of genius and soulful undertones. It’s an antique brooch pinned on a jean jacket, the rare book collection in a hallowed library and the words of Henri Nouwen tucked into a leather bag...
Nov 24, 2013 | god & grace
No one can bring life into focus for me quite like my dear friend, Julie Marr. On her blog, verytrulyjulie, she offers “love letters from a writing life” — gentle, soulful posts that speak of the tiny little moments that, woven together, form the rich...
Apr 12, 2012 | reading & recs
Tonight I had a delightful dinner with three friends I don’t see nearly often enough. And since we lingered long after the table had been cleared, night had fully fallen by the time I made my way to the car. I drove home in the dark, thinking about the late hour...
