I'm going to tell you something I shared with a group of writers and other creative people last week. We were in Oregon, seated in a church where the pews were of the wooden variety, and these pews formed a semi-circle inside the sanctuary. There was a balcony and we were packed in there—some of us …
How To Beat That Symphony of Negativity
Lately, I've had the opportunity to speak to a few groups around the country. It is one of my most favorite things. I enjoy meeting you in the flesh, sitting across the table from you before the speaking session, hearing your story, singing worship songs with you, and taking selfies to post on …
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Valentine’s Day: A Few Things I Love
I'm usually late. I know it bothers people, and I don't mean to upset anyone. It's nothing personal. I do try to be on time. Of course, some things warrant that I go above and beyond—like catching a flight, or showing up to speak at an event. But, my natural bent is to always run just a bit behind …
Hard Truths About Diversity in The Body of Christ
I may need to clear up some confusion. By now, you may have deduced I have a passion for seeing the Body of Christ do a better job of worshiping and living out our faith together, across racial, ethnic, and cultural lines. I believe we divide ourselves too much, it's true. However, I don't want …
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IF : Gathering | Worth It
There were a ton of women (and about a quarter-ton of men) at IF:Gathering last weekend. Were you there? Did you tune in from home? It will take me a while to process the event, so this post won't be that. Except to tell you it was good. On Saturday, I had the opportunity to share the stage …
When Disco Is A Word
On summer vacations, my parents would take my sister and me on simple road trips from Michigan to Virginia to hang out on the front porch with our grandparents. I’d catch lightning bugs and hold them in my cupped hands or, standing between pink bedsheets that hung on the clothesline above my head, …