This year for devotions, writers at my church were given a word and a set of scriptures, and this is what we used to base our devotion for Advent on. My word was “welcome,” and I chose Luke 1: 46-47. “And Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” A friend of mine… View Post

The closer we get to the church we attend, the deeper into college life we are, the stronger the feeling I have that I am being pulled toward something wild. “Pulled” isn’t the right word. I want to be here among the red cups and the maize and blue and the organ music wafting through the open windows. I believe… View Post

Following is what I presented to the Session at my church in order to be recommended to serve as elder.             I have a problem with Jesus’ parables. I don’t understand them, and He’s always saying, ‘He who has ears let him hear.” I do have ears. I am listening. Jesus, I’m trying. But I don’t get the story.             It reminds me of my high… View Post

I am standing in the office supply aisle at Meijer looking for a binder. I want something to collect all the papers I am receiving now that I am an elder at my church. Well, at the time of my writing this, I’m not quite an elder yet. I need to share my faith story first. For the last few… View Post

November Challenge: Or, perhaps it’s an invitation. This month, write from a grateful heart. Here’s a little something to help you begin. 1 – It’s National Author’s Day. Writing is hard. Tell your favorite author you like how she uses words. Or, you know, maybe buy a book. Or two. Currently reading: Pudge and Prejudice, and it is sweet and… View Post