The evolution of one writer’s reading, from remedial to formative.
When it comes to unorthodox beliefs, you can ask, but not many will tell.
An undesired lesson in what not to say to your small group.
A report from the high school front.
Calling out the habit of checking the phone mid-conversation.
On helping a friend carry the load as she walks uphill to overcome addiction.
A cross-cultural friendship sparks questions about what’s necessary.
On the special blend on offer in a small town Iowa coffee shop.
On a couple of beers and a conversation between friends.
Reflecting on glimpses of community during a three-week journey.
A reflection on the longing for community in a new place.
Exploring an alternative model to first world power dynamics.
What a good dose of imagination looks like on the ground in Three Rivers, Michigan.
Looking back at the life of a friend who was inspiring and unique, inside and out.
Lessons from a lifetime lived in connection with friends and family.
Ten things I’ve learned about trauma.
Looking back on a formative childhood decision.
A reflection on the community of Acts and accepting the invitation.
The quest to belong as a mother of special needs children.
At home in Washington, D.C., next door or across town.
On making quilts as gifts for children.
A monologue about the search for identity and belonging.
On the things we carry in late adolescence.