Enough is Enough
- December 15, 2016
- by
- Ned Erickson
My father in-law told me this parable about this man who was on vacation up the California coast. A businessman from the city, he traveled north to one of the quiet coastal towns where the water sprays high when it collides with the rocks.
One morning, he walked out from the little bungalow he was renting to watch this man unearth from the hatch of his truck bed. He was carrying a fishing pole and a bucket. His dog wagged by his side. Nimbly, he climbed down the rocks and carefully tied a lure to...
Our Election and God’s Sovereignty
- December 09, 2016
- by
- Lori Travers
Observing the 2016 presidential election gave my limited brain capacity a much clearer understanding of where we are as a nation. But more...
The Beauty of the Incarnation
- December 07, 2016
- by
- Chris Lawson
As we move into the Christmas season, churches and families will begin to focus on the incarnation – God with Us, Emmanuel.
At the center...
Holiday Get Togethers: Five Tips for a Good Time with Your Family
- December 01, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
The holidays can be a time of love, laughter, and making memories. They can also be a time of too much travel, high...
The Case for Starting Christmas Celebrations Early
- November 25, 2016
- by
- Whitney Hsu
As a musician, I’ve been early to the Christmas spirit every single year of my life. I’m usually practicing in October for this...
The Universe Was Watching
- November 17, 2016
- by
- Ned Erickson
You never know what you might find when you walk into Anna Rose’s room. There was the puppy parade, the spider’s web she made...
The Privilege of Christ Being King
- November 16, 2016
- by
- James Harris
I love Twitter.
I’m not sure why. I guess I find something quite beautiful about crafting a meaningful message in 140 characters or less. It...
On Living in the Wrong Neighborhood
- October 27, 2016
- by
- Lori Travers
My garage is a mess. I mean, I’m not really a pack rat, but somehow everything lands in my garage. Christmas decorations, summer...
Seven Chesterton Quotes on Politics That Will Sound Familiar
- October 19, 2016
- by
- Chris Lawson
Bethlehem
- October 17, 2016
- by
- Anna Moseley Gissing
As I walk the five blocks to the bus stop, I pass the glorious red maple tree on the right. And then the poplar,...