July 14, 2015
I’ve been homesick lately. It often strikes me in July. Every other year. That’s when hundreds of the people I love and admire most in the world gather at Colorado State, and I’m reminded how much I miss them. How much I miss my old life on staff with Cru. My friends who joined staff […]
Read More →January 14, 2015
I love non-competitive games where you get to know each other. Games with thought-provoking questions like: If you were marooned on a desert island and you could have one book with you, which one would you choose? If your house was burning down and you had time to get one possession out, what would […]
Read More →January 7, 2015
For me, January signals a season of bleakness. The fa-la-la of Christmas is over. The decorations and sparkle and gifts are boxed up and put away, leaving empty spaces and a stark-looking home. Quiet holy moments have been replaced with busy routine. Short days and cold weather, colder than December, polar-vortex-cold. New resolutions and […]
Read More →May 16, 2014
If we’re supposed to rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep, have you ever wondered how you do that? What if you’ve never come close to experiencing what your friend has? While people who’ve actually walked in another’s shoes have an extra dose of understanding, empathy is still possible for the rest […]
Read More →March 27, 2014
Last in a series on Eternity. I love sunshine. Maybe I have Seasonal Affective Disorder, or maybe I just like the sun, but my mood is always lifted when the golden light breaks out after a dreary day. This Spring week in the South, we’ve had snow, sleet, sub-freezing temperatures, high winds, rain, and sunshine. Sunshine’s the best. […]
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