I've reflected before on grief, and its impact. The truth is: to be alive is to face grief. To be alive for a long time is often to face profound grief. Gerald Sittser knows this personally, having lost his wife, his mother, and one of his daughters in a car crash -- where they were…
Where has life fishhooked you?
Yesterday, I headed out through the garage, on my way to do some work for a friend. As I walked through the garage, I couldn't miss it. Some kind of wire-y, point-y, fishhook-y kind of think sticking out of a tire on my wife's van. I pulled on it a bit, but it wasn't…
What My Visit to the Dentist Taught Me About Church
I went to the dentist last week for my twice-a-year checkup. For some people, those 2 times a year are to be avoided. But not for me. I don't mind going to my dentist. Really. One reason: I'm a dedicated flosser -- something only my hygienist truly appreciates. But I also don't mind going to…
Gulping Grace 