Psalm 42 Reimagined

The following poem is part of larger (though brief) message given during the series Psalms of Summer through High Point Continue reading →

Perfect(ionism) Love

Perfectionism crushes Perfect Love liberates Perfectionism says I’ll only go as far as my fear. Perfect Love says I’ll go Continue reading →

Genesis 22: WE will come back to you

The command to sacrifice Isaac. We’ve read it in such disastrous ways for so long. Blind faith. Obedience to the Continue reading →

Genesis 21: Loss as Gain

The Wilderness will bring Ishmael the wealth of who he is, but not before devastation. To Abraham and Sarah, laughter Continue reading →

Genesis 20: Fear, the Shadow-side of Love

When we stop and breathe deeply, and we don’t mind the chaos that is around us, we understand that there Continue reading →

Genesis 19: Conquesting

What is it that makes us hesitate? Reason, prudence, fear, apathy? How do we tell these things apart from one Continue reading →

Genesis 18: So close as to be one

Genesis begins with a community of the divine: “Let us…” this mysterious creator begins. I love that. Let us… bring Continue reading →

Genesis 17: Name Change

Weeks into our engagement, I recall wanting to be the most sympathetic fiancee I could be. Dorsett had chosen me, Continue reading →