Scribblings on Jesus and his kingdom from one repentant church-goer
When I told my mom that the neighbor had cut down the trees in the large field at the bottom of our hill, she cried. This practice—removing hedge rows and wooded plots—is commonly used in agriculture to maximize yields per acre. It makes sense for my neighbor to maximize his yields. It makes sense for … Continue reading To Fell a Tree
To breathe is the quintessential act of humanity. The deepest profundity, yet deeper and beneath the very fabric of our consciousness, is a rhythm that defines the highs and lows of our lives. To live is a wide and ambiguous definition. To live fully and presently moment to moment somehow mystifies the greatest among us. … Continue reading To Breathe
November is the month we remind ourselves to be thankful. As the ground hardens in frost and the last remnants of leaves find their way down, I wonder if this season gives us clarity to see the blessings that sustain us. The excess of summer is stripped away, leaving us exposed to the simple truth … Continue reading Seems Only Children Weep
Regarding Life 