This morning at our weekly meeting for Floodgate staff, Gary Molander dropped this thought on us. He said, (something like) "Maybe God is not concerned about picking up the pieces of our lives, and putting us back together. Maybe He wants us to be broken. After...
Growing up is anything but straightforward. It's often messy, engaging the full spectrum of emotions much more readily than adult life. Couple this with the felt needs and pressure to grow up quickly, and you end up with jumbled expectations and confusing identity issues. 5 Feet...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/3'] Election time seems to bring to the surface our most cerebral ideals, and our basest fears. I find myself thinking a little deeper about how the world works, human nature, and what my part in it all is in the midst of all the...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/2'] Once in a while you come across artwork that expands your universe, even if just little bit, and leaves you somewhat changed. Recently I came across two short films that really resonated with me. The first is by Hillman Curtis. I stumbled across something...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/3'] This weekend I finally watched the documentary on Stephin Merrit, "Strange Powers." It was a very good film about the very talented and extremely prolific songwriter. I have really enjoyed his music, ever since my brother gave me a cd of the Magnetic Fields...
I've been honored to have been asked to write an intro to one of the chapters in Gary Molander's new book, Pursuing Christ. Creating Art. It's an amazing book and it's out now. Pick up a copy at Gary's blog. Also, check out the E-Confessional....