I thought we’d be back to normal by now. Dallaska—as it’s been coined here in North Texas—has lingered longer than expected. Schools are closed for the fourth day tomorrow, though warmer temperatures and slushy…

Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God;    the skies proclaim the work of his hands.2 Day after day they pour forth speech;    night after night they reveal knowledge.3 They have no speech, they use no words;    no sound is heard…

My family is ten movies into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and last night we watched Avengers: Age of Ultron. So when I read Psalm 18 this morning, I had this strange sense of déjà…

Ice is coming. Schedules are being canceled, grocery stores are running out of water, and for me, the familiar hum of anxiety has been growing louder in the background. Living in North Texas, ice…

Psalm 15 A psalm of David. Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right,speaking the truth from…

For the director of music. Of David. 1 The fool says in his heart,    “There is no God.”They are corrupt, their deeds are vile;    there is no one who does good. As I read this psalm today,…

I was listening to a podcast today, and just as it was getting started, a small comment was made that has stayed with me. The guest was asked something like, “How important is the…

I finished my first nonfiction read of the year today: Now and Not Yet by Ruth Chou Simons. Three quotes stood out to me enough to write them in my notes. They were: “Our…