I don’t know your struggles these days, but mine are centered around the question, “What does meaningful vocation and ministry look like in this season?” That’s why the quote above grabbed my attention. For those who may not be familiar with Wendell Berry, he’s an American novelist, poet, philosopher, environmental activist, and farmer.[1] At 90-years-old, he’s published “more than eighty … Read More
Going Through Storms, 1 of 2
One standout memory from the global pandemic was hearing Brittany Howard’s powerful, bluesy voice reimagine the classic “You’ll Never Walk Alone”: “When you walk through the storm hold your head up high and don’t be afraid of the dark… Why? Well… in the song it has something to do with “the golden sky” at the end of the storm and … Read More
Love’s Fiery Passion, Part 2 of 2
Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of his house, … Read More