My latest thoughts on
faith, family, disability,
privilege, and healing
Were Mary and Joseph Social Outcasts?
I’ve often wondered: Were Mary and Joseph social outcasts? Were they rejected by Joseph’s relatives because she was pregnant? Joseph’s family lived in Bethlehem, and
Getting the Booster Is a Way to Love My Neighbor
This is me outside the pharmacy where I got my booster shot. I don’t want to get Covid, but honestly, the reason I got the
What Is God Saying to You this Christmas?
At Christmas, we are invited to use our spiritual imaginations. (I talk about this on IG Live, which you can watch here.) What is God
What if Mary Wasn’t Exceptional?
What if Mary wasn’t exceptional? What if she wasn’t particularly pious or good or faithful? What if she was just a typical Jewish teenager? There
Launch Team Coming in January
In January, we are putting together a launch team for To Be Made Well, and we would love for you to be a part of
Joy of Missing Out
Marilee recently taught me the idea of “jomo.” It’s the opposite of FOMO. FOMO is the fear of missing out. JOMO is the joy of
God Can Be Born Anywhere
“The manger in Bethlehem proves one thing: God can be born anywhere.” –Father Gregory Boyle, author of The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness
Jesus’ Name Is Healer
Did you know that we could translate Jesus’ name with the word healer? To explain what I mean, I need to take you down a
How to Slow Down at Christmastime
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about how I’m not ready for Christmas, and I wonder how to slow down at Christmastime. I
S5 E8 | What Disability Teaches Us About Health and Wholeness with Dr. Brian Brock
What does it mean to be healthy? Can people with disabilities be healthier than typical people? What does it mean to be healed by God?
Give a Book for Christmas
We are in countdown-to-Christmas mode, which makes me feel very insecure because every time William reminds me how many days are left until presents are
Life: Sometimes Tidy, Sometimes in Disarray
Just a little peek behind the curtain of this little life of ours. Some of it is tidy. Some of it is beautiful. Some of
Friday Favorites: Christmas Music (and More)
If you are looking for some Christmas music to usher in this holiday season, here are a few possibilities that aren’t quite as well known
When Pain Remains
A few weeks ago, I had a mild panic attack. My neck and shoulder had been hurting all day. But all of a sudden, the
Loves Looks to Move Towards One Another
My friend’s son was whistling in class. The other kids were annoyed. Another friend’s daughter drools a lot and other kids think it’s “gross.” Some
What Is Not Mine to Carry?
My shoulder started to hurt the day our kids went back to school after Thanksgiving break. I hadn’t done anything to injure it. Not even
An Introduction: Things I Love (or Not!)
There are lots of new people in this space lately, so I wanted to pause for a minute and introduce myself and share a few
Friday Favorites: Novels, a Memoir, and Podcasts
For my Friday Favorites this week, I’m sharing two novels, one memoir, and several podcast episodes. Quick Links: All That is Secret The Whole Language
