This is the third chapter of a novella I’ve written. It will be published here one chapter at a time, roughly twice a week. Trigger warning: this story is very dark, and may be triggering for those with suicidal ideation. It’s also not the kind of thing you’d expect your pastor to write. So, fair … Continue reading “The Lepers in Your Head” / Chapter Three: The Voice
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Christmas Poem XXII: “Snowflakes Fall”
Every year, I write a poem for Christmas, and include it in my Christmas cards to friends and family. For the days leading up to Christmas, I'm publishing all of my Christmas poems here, as a kind of Advent calendar. Today's poem was written in 2013. Snowflakes fall on city streets Slowing cars and crunching … Continue reading Christmas Poem XXII: “Snowflakes Fall”
Christmas Poem VII: “Maybe It Will Snow”
Every year, I write a poem for Christmas, and include it in my Christmas cards to friends and family. For the days leading up to Christmas, I'm publishing all of my Christmas poems here, as a kind of Advent calendar. Today's poem was written in 1998, when I was a student at seminary. Maybe … Continue reading Christmas Poem VII: “Maybe It Will Snow”
Christmas Poem IV: “The Snow Falls Deep”
Every year, I write a poem for Christmas, and include it in my Christmas cards to friends and family. For the days leading up to Christmas, I'm publishing all of my Christmas poems here, as a kind of Advent calendar. Today's poem was written in 1995, when I was a junior in college. The … Continue reading Christmas Poem IV: “The Snow Falls Deep”
Labyrinth of the Week #5: Kirkridge Retreat Center
I enjoy walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. There are many of them around, and I have started the habit of trying to visit them, perhaps once a week. For more information on labyrinths, check out The Labyrinth Society. There's a big snowstorm coming tonight. It's … Continue reading Labyrinth of the Week #5: Kirkridge Retreat Center