the cross

Friends, it has been quite a week. Many are feeling disoriented, disillusioned and maybe even a little prone to despair. A friend and mentor calls this the ambush of hope, that misstep of believing the world marches forward in a straight line of inevitable progress. That kind of hope is…

A few months ago, my friend Travis Reed came into town, and we met for coffee. It was a good conversation, as conversations with Travis always are. I enjoyed hearing about all that’s happening in his life. I loved getting a glimpse into the great things he’s witnessing and putting…