Mar 26, 2016
The day after you lose your best friend is actually worse than the day that you watch him hang. Because at least while you’re watching him die, the whole thing has an air of reality somehow, even if it’s the worst reality you’ve ever experienced. But...
Feb 9, 2016
Do you celebrate Lent? Lent is typically thought of as a season celebrated by the Catholic church and some high-church denominations, but it’s something that I’ve really been blessed by. In case you didn’t grow up in the church or have no idea what...
Feb 19, 2015
“From dust you came and to dust you shall return.” Empty powder blown into a strong wind. A hollow city steeped in darkness, lifeless shell of a kingdom with no energy to even let itself burn. Tears streaked in grey and brown, stomach barren and eyes raw,...
Feb 18, 2015
“Happy Ash Wednesday” always seems a little bit like an oxymoron. Ash Wednesday, while sacred, is not particularly happy. An Ash Wednesday service is solemn, including putting a cross of ashes on the forehead of each member of the congregation and...
Mar 22, 2014
If you want to see something beautiful On the first warm day of spring Put on a good pair of walking shoes (Even if you can’t find the right socks) And turn on some joyful music As you walk out the door and toward the Capitol The sun is warm on your skin...
