Unmasking Love

Unmasking Love

You know that feeling when you want to say something but don’t because you’re afraid it will be the wrong thing? It’s kind of like being in a caravan of cars and getting stuck at a red light. A little worried at being left behind, our foot hovers over the gas pedal so...
Rupture and Repair

Rupture and Repair

“Say you’re sorry.”  Silence.  “Bobby, say you’re sorry for hitting your sister.”  Silence.  “If you don’t say you’re sorry right now, you will lose screen time for the rest of the week.” Silence.  “I mean it!”  “OKAY! FINE! SORRY!”   If you’ve ever been around...
Seeing Beyond the Tangled Mess

Seeing Beyond the Tangled Mess

“Simon, son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” “Shepherd my sheep.” –from John 21:16 NASB When I was 16, I spent some time with my sister’s in-laws at their house on a lake. One huge draw was the ski boat. We spent some fun but...