thoughts on death

I think death is something we don't think about enough. Either we obsess over it, or forget it; I find neither to be right. But one thing that gives me hope is reading about Paul's perspective on death in 1 Corinthians 15 (selected passages): What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.…

don’t limit God

This week, I've been mulling over some truths. Anxieties circle my head as we drive up the long black hill of the Future. I'm trying not to let the floodgates of my fear open, or I won't stop thinking about the future and whatever is at the top. It's not my job to think about…

When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Lately, I've noticed myself gripping tightly the few things I think I control: my schedule, my food, my work. When some situations spiral out of control, do we attempt to control other areas in our lives--and explode with frustration and anger when it doesn't go our way? I'm thankful for math. Math teaches me that…

reflections on inertia

People are sedentary. Not in that they sit all the time, but that once people begin a habit, lifestyle, or direction, they rarely change their ways. I wonder if that's part of the eternal aspect of humans. We long for constancy. We're meant for eternity. But every once in a while, change happens. And although…