by admin | Nov 20, 2019 | Social Justice
Here’s the text of an article I wrote for the local newspaper in response to an op-ed piece where a city leader vilified those of the opposing political party. To prevent polarization, among other things, we must pause when considering our responses to others....
by admin | Aug 13, 2019 | Books, Faith
I’m hosting my friend Leslie Verner on the blog to discuss her new book, Invited. One reader will receive a signed copy of the book, just leave a comment below or on the social media link where you found the post. A random drawing will be held on Friday, August...
by admin | May 13, 2019 | Social Justice
This post is the content of my recent newspaper column. Our community is 95% white and affluent; I hope to encourage those who live here (and myself) to live reflectively. We are good at seeking (and hoarding?) opportunities for our children but doing so without...
by admin | Apr 1, 2019 | Faith, Social Justice
Here’s the introduction to my latest article featured in the April issue of Redbud Post, my writers guild monthly publication. It’s one of my favorites ever, I hope it resonates with you. As ambassadors of hope and healing in a broken world, curiosity can...
by admin | Mar 12, 2019 | Writing
When I started writing about four years ago, I couldn’t have predicted how embracing the creative life would change me. Writing has drawn me in, spit me back out, sat on me, patted my back, called me forth, pushed me away, stirred my brain, and hunted me down....