The Ragamuffins (the year of gathering)
For Ragamuffins, God’s name is Mercy. We see our darkness as a prized possession because it drives us into the heart of God. Without mercy our darkness would plunge...
The Lovely Lie (the year of gathering)
I remember standing on stage with the chalkboard in my hands. Grace was the topic of the sermon series, and I was asked to share what that amazing grace...
Get Dirty (the year of gathering)
I am not a gardener, but I still love every lesson taught in farmer’s almanacs of the abiding and tending of seedtime and harvest. Onions aren’t ready to be...
The Work of Rest (the year of gathering)
Look at us. We did it. Despite misgivings and any number of wonderings, we have entered into the second half of 2021. You might be scouring through school supply...
We are Gifted (the year of gathering)
I remember writing the words, “I want to make a difference, I want to be a change-agent.” In my life, the longing to not be anonymous was great—chalk it...
being honest (the year of gathering)
I need to be honest with you about two things. First, if you put all of the words together that have been written here and on Instagram since 2021...
Love Purposed (the year of gathering)
He who takes refuge in the shelter of the Most High will be safe in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91 “If you don’t remember much about the...
Love Embodied (the year of gathering)
If you don’t remember much about the words I write or the things I say, I hope you remember this: when I say God delights in you, it’s not...
The Girl in the Green Dress (the year of gathering)
“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace…” The prayer is part of our Sunday morning rhythm at church. Chances are, you’ve read it or heard someone recite it....
take heart (the year of gathering)
The caption on the InstaStory read,”Today I had some meetings, wrote some content, said farewell to a little piece of my identity for nigh on 8 years, and savored...
reaching out and drawing near (the year of gathering)
When the light comes on in our own lives, when we find redemption or restoration or new breath in our lungs—when we realize that what we have believed about...
How We fit Together (the year of gathering)
I’m going to say something right now that might frustrate or worry those of you who say you love Jesus and are called according to His purpose to be...
