Batter my heart

The alarm on my phone goes off and I fumble to reach it, dropping it on the floor. Rolling over and running my fingers across the carpet I reach the smooth black case, pull it under the covers with me … Continue reading
The alarm on my phone goes off and I fumble to reach it, dropping it on the floor. Rolling over and running my fingers across the carpet I reach the smooth black case, pull it under the covers with me … Continue reading
This last weekend at church we were looking at Ephesians 2:1-10, which is 9 verses painting a picture of extravagant grace, and then that last one that describes what we are to be, what we already are, because of that grace. … Continue reading
A little more adventure in Scotland…I can’t help it, y’all. I just love reliving it through these pictures! So, fish and chips was Saturday, and then Sunday was all church and Taido coming back to Aberdeen from his Kenya trip. … Continue reading
A few Sundays ago at church, I was asked to welcome folks and introduce the topic for the day, which was the Holy Spirit. As with many things that we discuss, this particular subject is full of mystery, which also … Continue reading
Bryan texted me at church yesterday to let me know everything was okay, I texted back: I wish I could have seen the guy’s face when he opened the door. Bryan texted me back, just 3 words. Smoke weed everyday. Sunday mornings at my … Continue reading
It distressed me that we were standing in one of the most beautiful places in the world, and he couldn’t see it. We were hiking amid gigantic rocks that twist and spiral to the sky. They rise like impossible pillars – swirled like … Continue reading
Let’s get real. It’s about to be Martin Luther King Day and I want to get in your business a little bit and know what your plans are. And while I think everyone could benefit from putting a little thought … Continue reading
If you remember, we left off at Dunnottar Castle: running through ruins hanging high over the North Sea. We’d had a full morning, and it was high time for lunch. In fact, some people in the car that day might … Continue reading
Sunday morning at church I walked into the room with dirty hair. I had stayed in bed too late; my clothes were uncomfortably tight after the holidays. The music had already started; I found a chair and crossed my arms. I … Continue reading
I am such a fan of the internet, and crazy stories like this are why. Many of you know that last year I applied and was chosen to teach a workshop on iPhone photography at TBEX in Athens, Greece. Even better, Alison … Continue reading
The first Saturday after we arrived in Scotland happened to be my birthday, so we all piled into the Chinos car to celebrate with a trip down the road to Dunnottar Castle. And I do mean piled. European cars are … Continue reading
One of the most wonderful things about traveling to visit people you love who live in a foreign land is the simple pleasure of learning their new home, seeing their everyday: trips to Tesco for dinner supplies or walking to … Continue reading
One of the only things we had planned for sure before we headed to Aberdeen to see the Chinos was a day trip to Edinburgh. When we told Kevin of our plans (remember Kevin?) he fairly berated us for wasting … Continue reading