Consummation. A word that is rich in meaning. While this word speaks of a specific event in a finite space of time, it also speaks of a future which is yet to be completed. Marriages are consummated with the expectation of two people coming together in a joining of...
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[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 11: Church
As I think about what it means to be the church, the merchant's voice rings in my ear…. It's difficult to understand, difficult to believe. The woman tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus and the very early church and I am left with more questions than I...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 10: Cross
Throughout this chapter, and through the tears of grief and of celebration that often accompany the telling of events leading up to and following Christ’s death, I found myself asking God a most unexpected question. “Lord, do I really have to tell people I have toe...
book review: aftershock by @kentannan
I remember it like it was yesterday. I looked at the box in the pantry, and something inside me broke. Next thing I know, I'm on my knees crying harder than I ever remember crying in my life. My 17-month old son had been diagnosed just days prior...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 9: Christ
Imagine a king who looked at an ordinary peasant, and saw extraordinary...
[the story of God, the story of us]: interlude
I've purposely taken a break from writing during our break (or interlude) from...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 8: conceit
“God’s beautiful gift of rest and freedom from the slavery of activity to...
[the story of God, the story of us] chapter 7: crown
On Christmas Eve, in a dim corner of our Iowa home, I’ll light our Advent...
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