Here I am again, the glowing screen in my hand the only light in the room. Here I am again, mindlessly scrolling through feed after feed. Here I am again, exchanging true rest and purpose for absentminded snooping and boredom. This brings new perspective to Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:6: “Do not give dogs what [...]
Trudging through the endless sand, they searched for food. Every bite they took reminded them that there was one less morsel for their next meal. Knowing dads and moms, many went with less so their children could have what they needed. Fathers glanced at mothers. Mothers watched their children in concern. Their daily food dwindled. [...]
Our neighborhood is full of dedicated walkers. From our perch on Romance Point Street, we can see friendly faces walking by. There is a group of three friends who walk together every day, rain or shine. Pulled along by excited dogs on canvas leashes, you can set a clock by their commitment. Since our kitchen [...]
I’m sure it’s happened to you, too…you’re walking or driving along, eyes on the road, and someone declares: “Look! A rainbow!” If someone hadn’t called out, you might have passed by without recognizing the beauty before you. Caught up in the cares of the moment, you needed someone else to point it out to you. [...]
I walked by our refrigerator to see blue painter’s tape swathed around the entire thing. Words festooned the front, written in an anonymous yet recognizable hand: "Leftovers are bad!" "Destroy leftovers!" "Nasty, ancient, dangerous food!" "Time to change the world!" So now I think I know how a certain 9-year-old feels about leftovers. This event [...]
Once upon a time, when all was perfect and right and beautiful in the world, God planted a garden. "And the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed." (Genesis 2:8) In God's perfect creation, in His idyllic world, was there something that [...]
Even ruins are beautiful. We visit them with excitement, we care for them with respect. Entire trips are organized around the idea of visiting specific moments in history reflected by the building or mosaic or wall that remains. The crumbling walls and weathered foundations give evidence of life, of innovation, of purpose, and of vision [...]
One Monday morning in February, we woke up to a winter wonderland. A cold snap caught the South in its clutches and we all hunkered down. For six days, San Antonio shivered through rolling blackouts, complete electricity outages, and no water. Before the cold weather arrived, we spent the weekend insulating pipes, wrapping faucets, and [...]
There’s a dance that goes on in our neighborhood every weekend… One person stops at the corner, planting a sign promoting their open house. Another person can be seen taping up an offer for a website or yard work or a garage sale. Minutes or hours or days later, the neighborhood representative comes through with [...]
You would have recognized the signs, too. He avoided eye contact, guiltily looking away when I tried to engage with him. He slunk to his room rather than staying with me. His hand went to his pocket, caressing something secret and forbidden. He was definitely avoiding me. I asked him, "Dear, is there something you [...]
