Look, I get that police violence may seem like an insurmountable problem, and it’s hard to know where to start untangling this issue. Yes, many of us are protesting, taking … Continue reading Policy Changes to Reduce Police Violence Immediately
We Made a Grand Marnier Slushy!
Hey friends, so Jessi and I have been quarantined for a while, and to recreate that Epcot magic, we rigged up a Grand Marnier slushy. Here’s what’s involved: In a … Continue reading We Made a Grand Marnier Slushy!
Don’t Be Strong
I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve heard it: some terrible thing happens, and the person I’m talking with braces themselves with the words “I’ve got to be … Continue reading Don’t Be Strong
The COVID-19 Cocktail Hour
So listen, I know the past few weeks have felt like a whirlwind of changes, but if the projections are correct, we’ll all need to get used to social distancing … Continue reading The COVID-19 Cocktail Hour
Simple Emotions
Technology has drastically improved the medical field in countless ways, but it has also led to unexpected consequences. In particular, whether you’re a nurse or doctor or technician or chaplain, … Continue reading Simple Emotions
Idolatry and Old Books
With their pages yellowing and their aged spines chipping away, the multi-volume anthology relaxed on the top shelf in the living room. The Complete Works of Abraham Lincoln— they weren’t first editions … Continue reading Idolatry and Old Books
The Parallel Parking Hero
It is a truth universally acknowledged that I suck at parallel parking. Southern cities tend to be more spread out, often with an abundance of parking lots and wide streets … Continue reading The Parallel Parking Hero
He Just Wanted a Cigarette
He was young. In fact, he couldn’t have been much older than 60, even if his weathered skin gave him the appearance of more advanced age. The nursing staff had … Continue reading He Just Wanted a Cigarette
Of This World (Advent part 4)
Last week, we looked at the poverty of Jesus. Not only was the Son of God born a Jew during one of the most difficult eras to be a Jew, … Continue reading Of This World (Advent part 4)
Of This World (Advent part 3)
Last week, we looked at the location of Jesus’s upbringing: the unremarkable province of Nazareth. While Jesus might have been looked down on for being from such a small and … Continue reading Of This World (Advent part 3)