Reflections
The Slippery Slope of What Is True vs. What Is Real
One of the peculiar problems of living in a postmodern age is that we are surrounded by more information than any generation in history, yet we sometimes seem less certain about what is real and what is true.
For Goodness Shakes
Remember those adorable little green aliens in Toy Story, the ones waiting around for “The Claw” to choose the next one to receive freedom? Well, I have a conspiracy theory.
For the Halibut
I am a halibut. I have known this for quite some time, and I’ve made my peace with it.
Help My Unbelief
This past Friday, I sat in a beach chair watching my kids pluck hermit crabs from the wet sand when I received a call from my sister. She and her boyfriend were caring for our cat while we were away and had discovered that our air conditioner was not cooling. The temperature inside our house had climbed to a toasty 86 degrees.
Loaves, Boats, and Meatloaf
Last fall I made a meatloaf. It was a big four-pounder stuffed with a Tillamook cheddar tunnel, just like my husband’s grandma taught me. Then I peeled and boiled a big bag of potatoes for a pot of mash big enough to be embarrassing.
The Gospel According to the Church Parking Lot
I’ve come to a conclusion after more than a few years of ministry: One of the most revealing places on church property isn’t the sanctuary, it’s the parking lot.