Twelve years ago, I packed up my beloved Virginia home of nearly a decade and moved to New England. 72 hours later, amid a sea of boxes, I called my best friend Merritt—2,000 miles away—certain that I had made a mistake.
Recognizing Barnabas and All Extraordinary Encouragers Read Post »
Those of us reading this blog, in general, have freedom that would have been unimaginable to Thecla. But what does our faith tell us about our freedom?
Thecla’s Story of Agency Read Post »
Maybe it’s the pandemic talking, but the spicy chicken sandwich from Popeye’s is tears-to-the-eyes good. I tried it once and now I’ve had it…more than once.
Celebrating Lydia’s Goodwill Spirit of Curiosity Read Post »
I’m making another king cake for the Conversion of Saint Paul. The epiphanies will keep coming, whether by guiding star or blinding light or daily bread.
Celebrating the Conversion of a Man So Sure About Everything Read Post »
For Phoebe, as for many biblical women, we are left to construct and imagine with the barest of scraps of insight.
Finding Phoebe Between Longing and Frustration Read Post »
In one of the premarital counseling sessions with my wife, the therapist asked us about gender roles in our relationship.
The Partnership of Priscilla and Aquila Read Post »
Black Lives Matter. Saint Peter and Saint Paul disagreed on much, but this, this, they agreed on: black lives matter. Let’s circle back here in a moment.
Peter and Paul, Black Lives and Gentile Lives Read Post »
Have you ever felt like you were the sidekick to a bigger, more outstanding personality?
Barnabas: Child of Encouragement Read Post »
One of the reasons I love celebrating minor saint commemorations is that doing so gives our family the opportunities to talk about heroes of our faith and the history and geography of the Christian Church.
The Contemplative and Courageous Bishop David of Wales Read Post »
