There is a quiet honesty in baking your own bread. A while back, we decided to stop buying store-bought loaves altogether. Now, once a week, I bake a loaf of yeast bread and a loaf of sourdough. Because there are no artificial preservatives hidden in the dough, they don't last forever—we have about seven days … Continue reading The Beauty of the Dent
Faith Journey
The Gathering Place
The Gathering PlaceToday, this sanctuary sits in stillness, soft and empty. But come Sunday morning, these pews awaken.They fill with a beautiful tapestry of life—the young, the old, and every season in between. All walks of life gather beneath one roof. Not because this building is required to enter the Lord’s presence, but because where … Continue reading The Gathering Place
Watered by The Master Gardener
"Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord... They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green."— Jeremiah 17:7–8Watering my potted plants the other day brought an unexpected spiritual picture to mind.Sitting under … Continue reading Watered by The Master Gardener
THE JOURNEY TO HERE
This past week, a few different conversations kept circling back to the exact same theme. Then, when I sat down to work on my Bible study homework, there it was again—staring back at me in black and white. That homework was the final push I needed to start writing. I'll admit, sometimes I'm a little … Continue reading THE JOURNEY TO HERE
The Hidden Worlds in the Lane Next to Me
There is a quiet wonder that happens on the open road. When the music plays, and the highway stretches out ahead, it’s easy to look past the pavement and start noticing the other drivers sharing the journey. Just yesterday, on the drive up to a Q&A session with a friend and a new group of … Continue reading The Hidden Worlds in the Lane Next to Me
A Living Hope: Love, Loss, and the Cardinals
I recently woke from a dream where the angel of death came for someone I love. It left me sitting in the quiet morning, wrestling with a question that has echoed through human hearts for centuries:If we know Jesus, and we know where we are going, why does death still hurt so much?We know the … Continue reading A Living Hope: Love, Loss, and the Cardinals
The Unhidden Life: Holding Myself Accountable to the Journey
People often tell me I should write a book. I’ve always appreciated the compliment, but it felt like a daunting, overwhelming task—even though the thought of capturing my life’s journey for my children and grandchildren has always lived in the back of my mind. Like many, I’ve weathered my share of trials. But I didn’t … Continue reading The Unhidden Life: Holding Myself Accountable to the Journey
