(This post was originally published on the Baptist Churches of New England’s blog on April 1, 2024. You can find it here.) Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Galatians 6:7 Spring has arrived with its verdant call to shake off sleep and come alive, and many New Englanders... Continue Reading →
The wind picked up around her, blowing into her empty hands, as she followed her husband to the tent of the Lord. Behind her, she could hear the footsteps of the tiny ones she longed for—and the taunting laughter of their mama, her rival. Every year they made this journey, and she knew the routine... Continue Reading →
My phone screen went dark, but the doctor's words still hung in the air, sucking all of the oxygen out of the room. Each descriptor made it harder to breathe. Rare. Progressive. Genetic. Incurable. We had just received the news, and I needed—as though my life depended upon it—a new journal and matching pen to... Continue Reading →
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a thick layer of bacteria that grows on still water. It sets up camp and colonizes, sucking the vitality from its host environment. Most people are able to encounter this microscopic predator without much trouble, but it can prove deadly for those with cystic fibrosis. I have been a body of still... Continue Reading →
Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 Sharpen your pencils, class! With autumn's heady scent of fresh starts hanging thick as morning fog, we find the perfect opportunity to jot down some dreams for... Continue Reading →
(This post was originally published on the Baptist Churches of New England’s blog on July 24, 2023. You can find it here.) Let’s see if this sounds familiar: “But what if I’m not really saved? The fear of finding out too late that I used the wrong words or didn’t fully understand or committed too little... Continue Reading →
Calling all passengers! We have reached our final stop on this globetrotting gospel trek before heading home. Let's break out those cameras one last time and dip our toes into the cool waters of Loch Ness. These shores whisper of mingled beauty and mystery, each amplifying the other in a glorious dance. John's concluding chapter... Continue Reading →
When we deny our pain, losses, and feelings year after year, we become less and less human. We transform slowly into empty shells with smiley faces painted on them. Peter Scazzero Dear Tired Heart, Can we talk? You put up a brave front, but the weight you carry is too much for anyone to handle... Continue Reading →
So there you are, walking along and minding your own business, when WHAM! You're face to face with... well, a giant face. Almost a thousand of them, actually. Welcome to Easter Island, our location for John's account of the resurrection. (No, I couldn't help myself. It's called EASTER ISLAND, people.) Let's stretch our legs a... Continue Reading →
The Dwelling Place 