Writings
Thoughtful words, with room to linger.
Notes on connection, craftsmanship, and the things we notice along the way.
All I Want for Christmas Is Rehab
I went into rehab expecting to stay for 30 days. I stayed for 97. But to explain how I got there, we have to go back a ways.
The Greatest and the Lamb
During 97 days in rehab, I read the Gospels a chapter at a time. Matthew 18 left me thinking about the sheep that comes home, and how we treat it when it gets there.
Rethinking Sin
What if we understood sin through the estrangement it creates, and paid closer attention to the God who continues to reach toward people even there?
Sorry, not sorry.
I’m not looking for sorries, I’m sharing my stories. As you learn of my past, I hope you’ll see what I’m growing and have a desire to grow with me.
The Silent Gift
They're gone, but we still have their stories. We repeat something they said. We look at an old photograph, and for a moment, there they are.
One Day at a Time
If we can approach each day as an entire life of its own, we can begin to appreciate the things around us and recognize that we are all just trying to survive to see another sunrise.
Getting Older & Making Friends
A short letter I shared with my high school class after our 20-year reunion. On getting older, making friends, and the rare gift of a shared past.