As humans, we like to categorize. Compartmentalize. As Christians, we like to talk about “learning a lesson” and imagine filing it away in our cabinet of spiritual accomplishments. We say, “God taught me a lesson about patience.” Wouldn’t it be nice if we could check off that box, sign the paper, and file it away [...]
Archive for February, 2008
taking measurements
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged faith on February 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
a few lines on leaving
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged BFA, leaving on February 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I can already feel the pain when I think about saying goodbye to everyone here. Part of me wants to do something like this again; go teach at a school in some adventurous place for a year or two. But another part of me craves stability and living in a community that doesn’t change so [...]
indescribable life
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged travel on February 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I am surfacing momentarily to say that I am alive and – at last – well. I recovered from the flu just in time to spend a weekend off in London with Rachel. She fell in love with the city and I realized afresh that part of my heart abides in Great Britain.
We got to [...]
