You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it. - Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird I've long believed we are at our best when allowing ourselves time to sit with another in their story and to share our own. When we walk around a bit in someone else's memories and see what life looks like from eyes not our own, we grow in the ability to comprehend another's suffering and triumphs, struggles and …
Writing
Learning to Dwell
I learn the practice of dwelling each day this year. My one word, chosen because it is the resounding song God sings when I am still enough to listen. I learn it when I read the message about the ticket and the space made for me at IF Gathering in Austin. I learn it when I imagine gathering with so many women I love and respect. I learn it when I remember that I have air miles and a voucher and it would cost me next to nothing. I learn it when God reminds me that everything costs a bit. Each …
How to change the world
You told me the gospel is what truly matters as you spoke and the 5000 listened but you've given us no loaves and fish. We are famished on the gospel you preach because this gospel builds wells in Africa and feeds orphans but it's rude to the lady who works at the falafel stand, while you’re waiting on your spanokopita and greek fries, leaning on the counter with your world-changing friends. And you don't leave a tip in the little jar and you don't look her in the eyes when she takes your …
