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And There Was Light

When all is in disarray, darkness, and nothing seems worth redeeming, there is still hope because God is present.

Happy Mother's Day

Thank you for being the only one that still loves us when we hitchhike cross country and get piercings in unspeakable places.

A Word to Graduates: Be Available

Only those who keep themselves open can bring music to a world crying out in pain. What word of advice would you give to 2013 graduates?

George Jones, Gospel Music, and Mama

My mama is to blame for the influence of broken-hearted country music and going-to-heaven-when-I-die gospel music. She gave us a life, a life with a rich story.

Response to Boston Marathon Bombing

A thank you is deserved for ordinary Americans who at the risk of being vulnerable spread out their wings to protect the wounded.

Faith and Science

Science can explain to me the reality of physical laws but it cannot explain what makes something beautiful.

Religion

Guns and Jesus

Passing laws that favor bringing guns in the sanctuary weakens the witness of the church by demonstrating that our hope and protection rest on something other than Christ.

Grace Beggars

Grace-beggars standing together in need of mercy. It has been said that we are simply beggars showing other beggars where to find bread.

Let There Be Peace and Newtown, Connecticut

Generalizations of peace and comfort, love and mercy don’t seem to suffice in times of deep pain. We need something more particular to reach into the depths of our suffering.

'Twas The Fight Before Christmas

The time when our families get together and we remind ourselves of all the reasons why we don’t get together for the rest of the year. How can we approach Christmas with joy?