When Darkness Seems Most Dark
Today is the Winter Solstice and it is the darkest night of the year. It’s the day when the earth is farthest from the sun …
The Sacredness of Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday. Over the last several years, I’ve found myself growing in appreciation for this sacred space between loss and redemption. Holy Saturday marks the …
When the older brother meets the cross
His acts of servitude, were a futile attempt to hold the father in his debt just in case the father wouldn’t follow through on His goodness. I think the cross would disarm him. It disarms me. Through the agony of the cross, Jesus can lay down his life and still say, “I can commit my life to Him.”
Joseph’s Wonderings
“God with us”- What if that’s not what I wanted? Did Joseph ever feel like this gift was an imposition? This breaking through of inconvenient …
Carsten’s Crazy Christmas Challenge
Introducing Carstens Crazy Christmas Challenge. If you’re interested in participating, send gift cards to Meeker Elementary c/o School Counselor 409 5th St SW Puyallup, WA …
Beholding
“Into the darkness a light has shone…”And I squinted. Glorious life-transforming lightBut my soul drew back because I was afraid. For the light exposes my …
A Thanksgiving Blessing – 2021
Today, may you hear the melody that is older than man. “Good, Good, Exceedingly Good” as the Master savors His work. Written in notes of …
Stop Running from the Pain
The last week or so has been really hard. The scabs of grief have been pulled back a bit and a number of fronts have …
Am I growing?
“How do I know if I’m growing?” As I looked into my friend’s eyes, I could see the desperation in his question. It echoed with …
2021: Anchoring our Outlook
2021 makes me nervous. I don’t think I’m alone. Both in my own experience and in the world around us. The reality is the last …