I’m Back!

I haven’t written in several months. Honestly, blogs are going the way of the dinosaur, so the demand for blog posts are pretty low. Probably about as much need for those as there are for new books out in the world. I realized, though, that I miss writing here....

Spiritual Trauma

I’ve been listening to a podcast, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, which is both interesting and painful. What pains me most is the testimonies of those hurt by toxic leaders who mistreat others in the name of Christ. I find myself identifying with them – a...

Murals and Post-It Notes

(This post is adapted from a talk I recently gave to the ABIDE Women’s group at Truett McConnel University) My daughter Emma and I were at a museum in Knoxville TN last month. For me, the most memorable exhibit was a mural titled, “History of...

Changing Seasons

It’s been a minute since I’ve written! We moved to Georgia, our daughter, Eliana, got engaged, our son, Thomas, left for college, and Dave and I started teaching exclusively online. Whew. Lots of changes. While our changes – though monumental –...