Candles fluttered softly, illuminating the sanctuary that was only dimly lit by artificial lighting. The elements of the Eucharist waited on the alter, along with two white porcelain bowls of ash. All was quite when I walked in, but soon acoustic music softened the hushed air. I sat quietly, watching the pews slowly fill. Most… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: I am dust
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Thankful
Turkey. Pumpkin pie. Cranberry sauce. All the trappings of an American tradition, baked, stirred, and served up amidst a collection of family favorites. Is this Thanksgiving? Don't get me wrong. I love the holiday. But amidst the ritual replay of traditions, it's all too easy to lose sight of the greater truth we are celebrating.… Continue reading Thankful
Autumn Reading: Paul E. Miller’s ‘A Praying Life’
God has always used books to bless me and mold me. The most recent is Paul E. Miller's A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World. I read this section tonight, thoroughly enjoying Miller's summarizing of the Christian life. It's not exhaustive, but it's challenging. It's not comprehensive, but it's thought-provoking. I thought I would… Continue reading Autumn Reading: Paul E. Miller’s ‘A Praying Life’
My New Piano
When I was about 9 years old, my family bought our first piano. It was an old player model, having belonged to a family friend. Two years later, we sold the instrument to move to north Idaho. It wasn't a bad trade -- a piano for farm life on 10 acres. But I missed playing… Continue reading My New Piano
Another Autumn Day
It is Autumn. And, once again, I am captivated by his beauty. The rustling of wind dancing in the trees and dancing with the leaves already resting on the grass or clothing the naked pavement. The crimson, gold, burgundy, chestnut, copper, and purple creeping down the tops of trees and tips of leaves like the… Continue reading Another Autumn Day
Incandescent Ink 