Tug of War + Fighting With Creativity

I’m at war with somethingA thing I’m trying to createMoldFormBend to what I see So I pick up my end of the ropeFind a good grip and tugThere’s resistanceTightnessAn unrelenting tension I glare at the ground As my shoes dig into the dirtMy hands ache and burnSweat drips to the earth In desperation I look … Continue reading Tug of War + Fighting With Creativity

Discerning God’s call is like driving in a downpour

Last week I was driving some of our our teens home from an afternoon of mini-golf. The heavens opened up and let loose on Dayton, Ohio.As I drove down Main Street, I realized that discerning God's call in my life is like driving in a downpour. 1. I couldn't see very far in front of … Continue reading Discerning God’s call is like driving in a downpour