I have always lived in quiet awe of the “creatives”—the poets who distill the soul into a stanza, the musicians who find the frequency of human longing, and the artists who capture light on a canvas. Recently, Maria Popova wrote about the delicate “creative act” of letting go and holding on, an interplay she defines…
Atmosphere of Hate
In a climate saturated with hostility, forgiveness often feels an impossible demand. When hate becomes the prevailing atmosphere, the transgressions of others are magnified; actions that might seem manageable or even understandable in ordinary times are suddenly rendered heinous and unforgivable. This distortion is a byproduct of conflict—it strips away the humanity of our neighbor…
Perfect Moderation
We are officially a full week into 2026, and I have managed to achieve a record: I’ve already broken my New Year’s resolutions before I even had the chance to write them down. I often wonder what God thinks when He hears me say, “Lord, this is the year I finally embrace a life of…
By Another Road
And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. — Matthew 2:12. Right after Christmas, I found myself sidelined by another one of those minor health hiccups. It wasn’t anything exciting, but it was enough to land me in a hospital bed for a…
Road Trip
Then Mary said, “Here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” — Luke 1:38 At this point in our nativity story, Mary is likely beyond “miserable” and bordering on “contemplating divine divorce.” She has been trekking across rocky, unforgiving terrain for days. She is alternating between…