“[I]t began to resemble what I once imagined church might be like, a church you could bear, where people laughed and enjoyed each other and did not care if they were right all the time or if other people were wrong.”

- Leif Enger, I Cheerfully Refuse

I'm not in a mixed-orientation relationship... but if I were, you better believe I'd be going to this Revoice preconference! (As it is, I'll be excitedly waiting for the main conference to start the following day.) Highly recommended!

www.revoice.org/momcon

Join me in celebrating the release of Ian Payne's new book The Message of Humanity! It's a nice small topic (you know, just... all of humanity) 😉 www.amazon.com/Message-Huma...

In 2017, the most terrifying, honest words I'd ever written entered the world. I knew so little for sure, but I knew I loved Jesus and was loved by him. Seven and a half years later, I'm grateful to still know both of those things—and honored people are still reading and journeying with me!

The primary risk of agreeing to be a mid-church-service volunteer at this time of year: You may be cast in the role of Christmas Goat. Fortunately, I had excellent company in Mario the Christmas Cow. (Also, not pictured, Claire made a superb donkey.)

In honor of the longest night of the year, some friends and I gathered for an adapted version of the Icelandic Jolabokaflod: a “Yule book flood” in which we ate snacks, drank hot buttered rum, and read books in peaceful coziness. 10 out of 10 stars!

"No matter how hard we try, our English words will never match up perfectly with the Greek words of the Bible." My latest on The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender blog: www.centerforfaith.com/blog/is-same...

The mist above the river
Offers puzzlement deluxe.
Those gray lumps by the shoreline:
Are they rocks, or are they ducks?

Thanksgiving Day sights, in no particular order:
1) Pumpkin margarita, created by my friend Dawson.
2) Crostini topped with goat cheese, cranberry apricot ginger compote (my grandma’s recipe), and orange zest, created by yours truly.
3) My splendid Thanksgiving host Chris, created by Jesus.

Show me a picture on your phone that has your energy that isn't a selfie.

Find yourself a friend who, when they accidentally back into your car, designs a specialized gift bag to suit the occasion. Happily, my beloved Retirement Vehicle remains undamaged, and I'm now the proud owner of a new car*! (*It's a Christmas tree ornament, but still.)