Welcoming often involves feeding people, gathering them at a table to enjoy a meal and conversation. Deeper than mere entertaining, the practice of welcome (hospitality) provides a chance to open space for others, to love [...]
The following originally appeared in my newsletter, Welcoming and Wandering. Click to read and subscribe for free. In these vitriolic and violent times, we feel lost. Spiritually adrift. Uncertain. Maybe even afraid. Fear closes us [...]
The events of the past few weeks have been dizzying. That’s on purpose. The “flood the zone” style of governance on display is meant to confuse and disorient both the public and the media. If [...]
Every year, the weeks leading up to Christmas Day can pass by us in a blur. We want Christmas to be meaningful and somehow special, but here is the thing: we spend a lot of [...]
The day after Thanksgiving, many people go shopping. I purposely fast from consumerism, needing to rest after two days of non-stop cooking and preparing (and eating) a large meal. I do, however, drag out and [...]
"If we don't come apart for a while, we will come apart after awhile." -Dallas Willard Today's Welcoming and Wandering newsletter explores the power of long-term friendships, solitude, and the magic of taking a [...]
Today's Welcoming and Wandering Substack is out. We're talking about how to welcome others without having anyone over: bringing meals, being kind online. And we've got a fall recipe because why not? Read it here. [...]
Hello friends! As you know, my newest book, Live Like a Guide Dog, is out in the world, published by Tyndale House Publishers this week. To celebrate the launch, I’ve got some freebies and an invitation [...]
My newest book, Live Like a Guide Dog, coauthored with bestselling author Michael Hingson, releases from Tyndale House Publishers next month. We’re celebrating with an online launch party and you are invited! You'll meet (virtually) [...]
Last minute gift guide for readers! If you’re wondering what to get friends and family for Christmas—the answer is always books! Everyone needs more books in their life! As writers, we should read great books [...]
