A few years ago, one of the blogs I consistently read was by a woman named Kara Tippetts. Although I would never meet Kara, her words and life touched me in deep, lasting ways. Kara’s blog was about her journey with cancer, as a young mother and pastor’s wife. Her posts were hard, sad, and … Continue reading Grace, Jesus, and Kara Tippetts
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The Greatest Grief
A year ago, my family gathered for a quiet graveside service to remember the life of my grandpa. The wind was strong, the harmonicas were beautiful, the memories were precious, and the time together was all of that and then some. It was too early for flowers to poke up in the earth, too cold … Continue reading The Greatest Grief
Harvard
One year ago today, I wrote this piece about Harvard. How can it be that it has been 1 1/2 years since he went away? Exactly six months ago, my bestest friend went home to be with Jesus. Knowing the gracious, beautiful heart of Jesus makes me think that He is probably incredibly happy having … Continue reading Harvard
Grandpa
Jesus, You restore my soul. It is well with my soul, only because of You. This past Wednesday, my grandpa went home to be with Jesus. It is surreal to think that never again will we see his twinkly eyes and ever-present smile. Never again will he give those hard, tight hugs that squeezed … Continue reading Grandpa
My Friend, Fernando
Can you hear the drums, Fernando? I remember long ago another starry night like this. He was a beautiful soul and I miss him already. Just as I miss his cousin of sorts, Rip, who died just two days before him. Fernando was one of my favorites. He had a quiet personality and preferred to … Continue reading My Friend, Fernando
Farewell, Bestest Friend
Just two short days ago, my bestest best friend left this place we call earth—a mixture of dirt, sky, and water. In the end, God will do the right thing, but my heart believes that the precious lives found in our pets go home to be with Jesus. That one day, it will be both … Continue reading Farewell, Bestest Friend
Kristoph
By the time any one of you reads this, Kristoph will have left this world. Last particles of air pulled into tired lungs only to be gently released in a final sigh. The drumbeat of his intricately designed heart giving its last reverberation. Stilled forever. The beautiful breath of God that perfectly held his tiny … Continue reading Kristoph
In Every Season
All of my life In every season You are still God I have a reason to sing I have a reason to worship “Desert Song” (Hillsong) Yes. Gospel truth there. No matter what season we are in, God is still God. And we do have a reason to sing and worship Him. This is … Continue reading In Every Season
All is Grace
Tonight’s post is a little different from my usual posts. This is not a post I wanted to write but the topic is near to my heart and something I feel passionately about. It is also something I have both struggled with and something I understand. Finally, it is something that Jesus died for. And … Continue reading All is Grace
Down Here Looking Up 