The dark behind, the light aheadWe wander through the in-betweenListening for whispers in the windOf “Alive and risen” The dark behind, the light aheadWe migrate toward the Land of DawnWith a growing chorus of cheersShouting “Alive and risen!”
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The Sacrifice
A desert of discord A haunt of demons A wasteland of war Bitterness floods Hate burns red Tears soak the earth We wait, we wait In longing In desperation In hope that we’ve lost Until we see the sun Until the dawn breaks Until the darkness flees From the Sacrifice
Of Faith (Haiku Good Friday)
Of Faith (Haiku Friday)
5 Favorite Bible Verses :: Faves for 40
May is the month I turn 40. To celebrate, I thought I’d do a series of posts about some of my favorite things. Today: 5 Favorite Bible Verses, in no particular order Zephaniah 3:17 – “The Lord your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He willContinue reading “5 Favorite Bible Verses :: Faves for 40”
What Makes for a “High Quality” Spouse
I saw a tweet the other day from some guy attempting to instruct women on what “high quality men” look for in a partner. His list can be narrowed down to fitting his definition of attractiveness and unblemished past. On the one hand, the things on his list weren’t bad things. On the other hand,Continue reading “What Makes for a “High Quality” Spouse”
That Helpless Feeling
A few weeks ago, we faced the unexpected: Our not-even-three-week-old baby spiked a fever that wouldn’t break. A trip to the emergency room was followed by being admitted into a children’s hospital for a three-day stay. Fortunately, the problem proved to be a virus that simply needed time to pass. But in the midst ofContinue reading “That Helpless Feeling”
Impactful Reads: Death in the City
Death in the City by Francis Schaeffer is one of the most impactful books that I have read (in fact, I’ve read through it three times now). The title might sound a bit head-scratching. It is based on a series of lectures by Schaeffer in the late 1960s derived form the biblical books of Jeremiah,Continue reading “Impactful Reads: Death in the City”
Pursue All Things Good
I have heard about Eugene Peterson for years, a longtime pastor and author who died recently. I’ve even used his The Message paraphrase of the Bible for personal devotions. But only more recently have I picked up some of his other works, including, the considered-classic A Long Obedience in the Same Direction. Within its pagesContinue reading “Pursue All Things Good”
A Letter to My Newborn Son
Dear H, Welcome to the world. Nine months of waiting and anticipating while you grew inside your mama, and now I’ve met you face-to-face. Your eyes have opened to the newness. You’re hearing things you’ve never heard before. Your tiny fingers get to grip mine. I’m looking forward to seeing the person you’ll become–to meetContinue reading “A Letter to My Newborn Son”
Mike Bergman 