We’re living in a season of deep weariness and division. So many of us feel exhausted by the noise of accusation—the endless cycle of blame and counter-blame that fills our headlines, our conversations, even our inner thoughts. Every day, we’re told who is to blame...
Cyndi and I are building a log home. As each log was placed during the first stage, I picture an old story coming to life through the grain—an ancient, steady, and deeply human tale. There’s a sense of nostalgia that makes you imagine pioneers carving out a life in...
Senator Elizabeth Warren, commenting on a photo showing roof tiles and windowpanes falling from the East Wing of the White House, said it captures our current president in a single image. “Illegal, destructive, and not helping you.” Journalist Jess Bidgood, in a New...
The past few months have left many Americans feeling powerless and wondering if anyone in power is listening. Prices continue to rise as new tariffs ripple through supply chains, pushing the cost of basic goods higher. News outlets from The Washington Post and Reuters...
A movement is underway to change both the meaning and original intent of the word “woke.” The word first appeared in African American communities in the 1940s. And through the 1960s, to “stay woke” meant to be aware of racial injustice and the need to be alert to...
On October 1, the start of a new fiscal year, the U.S. government was forced to cease all non-essential operations after Congress was unable to agree on funding. Both sides of the political aisle blame the other for the shutdown. But this is a gross oversimplification...
In this week’s chapters from our companion book, BJ, the manager of HomeMarket, has a breakthrough in her wrestling career. We learn about BJ’s ambition to transcend her daily life, and how the world often responds to such efforts when her performance falls flat and...
A record number of viewers tuned in to the Jimmy Kimmel show this past week for the comedian’s return after being cancelled as a result of unlawful pressure on the network from our current administration. Our freedom to voice opposition to government policy remains...
Free speech is a fundamental element of democracy and is protected by the First Amendment. Maybe “protected” is too strong, considering recent events. In our second episode of the Hurricane series, we examine the link between confidence, belonging, and free speech....
In this series, Hurricane, we explore how God is our shelter and always ready to come to our aid in times of trouble. And troubles come that only God can get us through. However, God allows us to suffer the consequences of our collective decisions. For a companion...