$363 Billion dollars a year. A friend recently told me that is the amount of money spent by the US Media Industry to purchase the attention of… Read more ““We Want Barabbas” – a Christmas Reflection”

It’s been dark, lately. And windy. And cold. It’s been October in the Pacific Northwest. In September, summer tries to trick us into believing there might be… Read more “It’s been dark, lately.”

I’m thinking about burning today. Summers in the northwest are often filled with long nights, bright stars, and warm fires. Even the smell of campfire warms me… Read more “I’m thinking about burning, today.”

I’ve never thought about why this memory has always stuck in my mind. Maybe because my heart knew that a moment like this wasn’t supposed to exist… Read more “BECAUSE I SHOULD HAVE SAID IT A THOUSAND TIMES”

The worst part about going to the beach is the sand – it gets everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, I love the feeling of warm sand on… Read more “Dirty Feet at the Beach”

A poem upon reflection of Good Friday and the cross on which our Savior hung. Praise God it is not the only tree there will ever be… Read more “The Tale of Three Trees”

Healthy things grow. You know this is true. Have you ever seen a kid after you haven’t been with them for a couple months or years? They… Read more “Healthy Things Grow – and Get Chopped Down”

We were late, as usual, to an event. The only problem was, said event happened to be located across a bridge, and not just any bridge –… Read more “The Gaps”

Some places are just places. Not this one. This place has meant many things to me. Pain, loss, escape . . . Most of my worst memories live… Read more “Going back”

A friend asked me a hard question yesterday. Here’s my paraphrase: “What are seasons full of anxiety, darkness and pain intended for?” Intended. Don’t we all ask this… Read more “Hard Questions and Questionable Answers”