Deeds of Kindness in Oxford Written January 2011 during a study abroad trip to England Eyes covered in shades of black, Tip tap, tippity...

The couch was an odd color—a plaid-like pattern of burnt orange, dark brown-black, and yellowish puce, a bit like the color I imagine a...

I was reading through some old journal entries recently and stumbled across one from the Easter season two years ago. At the time, I had...

Several years ago, I did a Bible study that discussed what it meant to be “had” by the Enemy. Though I don’t have the dramatic testimony...

Being a writer has its disadvantages. I can’t just “enjoy a book for its story,” not if it has grammatical errors sprinkled throughout or...

I was 17 and nearing the end of my junior year of high school. As it was every spring, my life was a bit crazy. Basketball season had...

A couple weeks ago, our church had a Baptism Sunday, and I had the chance to watch four people publicly dedicate their lives to Jesus,...

This is Part 2 of a collection of questions and musings regarding the callings I’ve felt during the last three years. You can read Part 1...

If you’ve sat in a church service sometime in the last five years, chances are good you’ve heard someone talk about being “called” or...

“Running Just to Catch Myself” was a song I heard in high school about the craziness of a fast-paced corporate life – speeding on the way...

Last year, while I was working at an inner-city ministry, I sent occasional email updates to friends and family members who had requested...

I think everyone has a few “defining moments” in their lives. The following event occurred during a study abroad trip to Israel/Palestine...

In high school, I was introduced to this quote by Roy H. Williams: They say a picture is worth a thousand words…. In a thousand words I...

Inspiration can come from the strangest places. Trust me on this. I started praying for a dog when I was 3 years old. But, in the words...

“Tell us your name and one random fact about yourself.” This quintessential question asked by teachers and professors at the beginning of...