Christian life When Creativity Dies, So Does Purpose Aw, screw it. You know, I had something for this. I had a post written in my head, but somehow it just doesn’t seem to matter much at the moment. Maybe I should just stop here and send this draft to the trash.
darkness Piercing Silences Piercing silences. Most of us don’t do well with breaks in conversation. Usually, it’s referred to as the “awkward” silence. I’ve had one that’s nearly lasted four days now. This may sound a little ridiculous, but my iPod broke Monday
calling When Passions Collide When passions collide. Everyone wants their passions to be their life’s work; the intersection of passions and vocation is a beautiful place. I am no exception, however I’d add that I’d like that space to also include making good money as
Europe We Missed the Train We missed the train. How could we have missed it? We were sitting on the platform watching the number of minutes late our train was inch higher like a bad silent auction. But, when the train disappeared from the board (and presumably the station)
destination Do You Know Where You’re Going? Do you know where you’re going? The question strong enough to silence a lively lunch discussion, it gave us all pause as we contemplated its weight and possibility. A day later, though the conversation long over and the topic taken gingerly off the
follow 13 Mile Journey 13 mile journey. A couple days ago, I was set loose in the wilderness, leading a couple cousins into the beautiful, unforgiving wilderness of Yellowstone’s Black Canyon. Within a few miles, I’d begun to lead us down the wrong trail. Though running
destination I Was Just Trying To Get There I was just trying to get there. However, due to my relaxed view of time and security being closed for about 15 minutes, I missed my flight. I was no longer able to arrive Friday night, but had to spend the night in Newark
body Mere Men I can’t tell you how many movies I’ve seen where the protagonist at the last possible moment is saved from certain doom by that friend. It seems to be a very common theme in movies, but why is that? This fact used
chivalry Half Kidding? I’m not going to taint this post with beginning by any statement of personal holiness or righteousness. I’ve not been the person I’d like to be all the time, but this is not to say I’m trying to claim Satan’
apathy Metaphors Hopes are interesting things in my mind. Many people in our lives have different hopes for us. Also, many people have similar hopes for us. What I find most interesting, however is not their actual hopes, but how they convey them to us. This
blogging I’m Such a Poser I’m writing now because I have some spare time in between a meeting and discussion and I honestly don’t know how much energy I’ll have when I return from the evening’s activities. That being said, one more disclaimer. I’m