Maybe if we believe God not only loves us but genuinely likes us, too, than maybe we would lighten up on the self-hatred.
Category: Faith Reflections
Feels Like Home
The idea that there is nothing I can do to make myself grow spiritually seems so wrong. Yet so right.
Forgiveness
The other day I was walking with God and processing my hurt over a friendship that has greatly faded under the intense rays of distance and neglect. It was some healthy, gut-level vulnerability as I expressed my frustration and disappointment and confessed my need to surrender - yet again - my emotions and unmet expectations … Continue reading Forgiveness
Running To Instead of From
I'm writing this blog post from my annual introvert intermission - a week of rest, renewal and reading gifted to me by my parents for my birthday. I'm also writing this nearly a month after my last blog post, a reflection of how crazy this past month has been and how I've given busyness the … Continue reading Running To Instead of From
A Life Well-Lived
I wrote yesterday about the importance of showing up. I've thought a lot the past month about how important it is to be present with others simply because I saw one person do it exceptionally well. Someone who showed up in the lives of others - even when he was miles away. If there was … Continue reading A Life Well-Lived
Rafting Ruminations
On Saturday I did something that surprised some people who know me well. I went rafting. For a second time. The first time was over 15 years ago and it didn't go very well. I wrote about it once but to sum things up, I nearly drowned when my raft flipped in some rapids on … Continue reading Rafting Ruminations
Running with Jesus
I've never run a marathon. I have friends who have. I have a good friend who ran and won his first marathon in June. I have mad respect for him and for all winners of marathons. I also have mad respect for the runners who cross the finish line last. The ones who keep going when … Continue reading Running with Jesus
I Will Disappoint You.
There aren't a lot of things I'm certain of in life. There are some obvious things I am certain of like gravity, the negative effects of reality television on our culture, and the existence of Smurfs. One of the things I am more certain of than ever is I will disappoint others. I have all … Continue reading I Will Disappoint You.
How My Niece Schooled Me on the Playground
Recently, I was at a local park with my family for my nephew's cub scout picnic. During some down time, I took my five-year-old niece down the hill to the playground to burn off some energy and enjoy the gorgeous spring day. She went straight for the swings. After hopping up in the seat and … Continue reading How My Niece Schooled Me on the Playground
Dancing with Papa
On the last Sunday of April, my dad took my 5 year old niece on a date. Every year our local public school district puts on two dances for girls in grades kindergarten through fifth and a man in her life. Sometimes it is a dad or a grandpa or an uncle. Sometimes it is … Continue reading Dancing with Papa
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