To my evangelical brothers and sisters, when did we start demonizing the immigrants and refugees? When did we stop seeing them as people and deem their lament over separated families and violent homelands insignificant? When did our allegiance to our political […]
Breathe in. Breathe out. Yet another doctor, with his stethoscope connecting his ears to my lungs, asks me to take a deep breath in, then out. “Good, good. Again, take a deep breath in. Now out. Good, good.” Free encouragement (or if […]
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to take engagement photos for this beautiful couple. These two met last fall at Yale, where Megan got her master’s in Art & Theology and Jonas studied abroad from his home university in Germany. […]
My eyes blink open. Yet another new ceiling is above me, the underside of yet another top bunk. Where am I? is the first question of the day that demands an answer, and it takes about 30 seconds to recall the […]
Here is just a small tribute to some incredible people who have had a big impact on my life. 21 lessons and some photos of those who taught them to me. Thank you to all these and even more who […]
Life is like the persistent summer drought, hope of invigorating rain ever present under the brilliant clear blue sky, evidence of imposing, promising clouds pushed beyond what the eye can see. It is the twelve-year-old trafficking victim violated by fifteen […]
No. No you may not come. Prayer. Persistence. Petition. Then finally, a breakthrough. Eleven Americans, characterized by their ethnic diversity, were unexpectedly invited, in a turn of events, to host the “Special Olympics” at a Special Needs Orphanage in Yerevan, Armenia. Music blasting. Balls flying. Hula-hoops […]
