We landed in Orange County and drove to the house I grew up in, from 4th grade on. The home where – 20, 30 years ago –  sleepovers, swim parties and college friends came to … Read More

What if we redefine our words to invite healing? Church is redefined into a sanctuary to experience God’s with-ness inside, outside, in all seasons.“Good” or “bad” is redefined as an invitation to make wise or … Read More

BeautyMay we appreciateRather than possess her. BJP

The energy you create – whether it’s kind or criticalmake ripples that move beyond usand onto the next personanimalplantor place. That energy reverberates into tree trunks and into thoughtswraps around one’s essence seeps into soil. … Read More

The next time youBelieve youHold no valueBased on howOthers have treatedYou Consider Jesus Who was beaten RejectedUnwelcomedIn his hometown And yet,Is the SaviourOf this world Value isn’t how you’re treated externally Value is who youBelong … Read More

He walks out the door to schoolThe home is quiet aside from the chug of dishwasherLight falls on my shinsI sit on the floor and smile I smile upon noticing a new dove nest built … Read More

Life is lived in the andNot black and whiteMore grey andGrey-ish Joy and sufferingTrauma and healingLonging and lamentFear and tenacityHope and hard AndISlife Life lived nowin the presentBefore answers, a diagnosis, a solution To live … Read More

What if the places you’re lookingare too crowded to see youin all your splendor Where then, can you go to be known?Go to the field where the flowerslift their faces to the sunAnd invite you … Read More

News of a friend’s dog passingA drawer falls on my footBroken antique bowlsA burnt cake How quickly we fight for a faith that only reflects positivityWhen the wildernessAnd mystery of lifeIs lived in LossPainShards of … Read More

We fell asleepHis thumb resting on my wristRegulating my pulseTo a steadyThumpthumpthump The image of God’s hand laying on mineComes to mindHis palm meeting my open one How much of my life have I spentTrying … Read More