Soup. There is so much more to it than a bowl and a spoon. Now that colder weather is approaching and I'm standing over a stove, the heart of soup has been on my mind. Soup, glorious resurrection of yesterday's roast chicken. Soup, triumphant redemption for the groceries that have seen better days. Soup, delicious deliverance from soaring grocery bills, astronomical debt, … Continue reading the theology of soup
Hello to my sweet friends and the strangers whom I have yet to meet personally but for some odd reason are reading this note. I love you. You are not forgotten. It is late and I must publish this now so forgive the errors you are bound to discover. I'm writing this for two reasons. … Continue reading running in love: an update
Here we are. The day before Easter Sunday. When I began this initative on February 10th I had few preconceived designs of how this would play out. All I knew was that my heart was full of wonder and gratitude and I didn't want the opportunity to express it pass by any longer. Many people, … Continue reading day 40/40: #40shoutouts40days
To my friend Brother Lawrence, Greetings from the digital era. You'll be pleased to know you have your own Wikipedia page now and you've managed to impact my daily routine despite living a partially concealed life of service in 17th-century Paris. Consider this a round of applause for living your life well and teaching me … Continue reading day 39/40: #40shoutouts40days
"Well," he said frankly, "those are exquisite orchids." He tilted his head and an unwarranted look of skepticism spread across his bearded face. His words and his expression were incongruous. I would eventually recognize the look on this man's face but at the time, I didn't know what to think. Leaning in, he squinted to … Continue reading day 38/40 #40shoutouts40days
Dear Tim Keller, My husband and I chose an unusual passage of scripture to be read at our wedding. You know when Jesus discusses how God provides food for the birds and dresses the fields with lilies? Then tells his audience to chill out and quit fretting over what to eat and wear? How romantic, … Continue reading day 37/40: #40shoutouts40days
Dear Terry and Michelle, Do you remember when you risked piloting your leadership course on me, Celeste, Angela, Shaun and Jason in 2003? Bless you. That was pure fun, vital therapy. Considering all the time you spent with us, I practically owe you thousands. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I could legitimately … Continue reading day 36/40: #40shoutouts40days
