“Writing about the Christian life . . . is like trying to paint a picture of a bird in flight. The very nature of a subject in which everything is always in motion and the context is constantly changing — rhythm of wings, sun-tinted feathers, drift of clouds (and much more) — precludes precision. Which isContinue reading “Long Exposure”
Category Archives: Religion
Responding with Grace
The SCOTUS ruling and announcement about same-sex marriage blew up my Facebook account. Lots of people have lots to say. Most of it isn’t all that helpful. In fact, some of it is simply hateful. But here are two examples of responses from two friends of mine on Facebook. One’s a Christian, and one’s not.Continue reading “Responding with Grace”
An Example of Vulnerability and Empowerment
Recently at my church here in Omaha, we had a video presentation from a married couple at our church. It was a very honest and vulnerable story of their marriage — and the brokenness they have experienced in it and the lessons they’ve learned through it. Here it is: After the video played there wasContinue reading “An Example of Vulnerability and Empowerment”
Stepping Back 