By Laura McKillip Wood Germany always interested Larry and Teri Lewis. Their ancestors came from Germany, and Larry was stationed there in the military. When they visited Berlin on a short-term mission trip, they felt intrigued by the unique work of an organization called Open Door Libraries. The work impressed them so much that they […]
By Kelly Carr Who are you? How would others describe you—what image do you depict to the world? What’s truly on the inside? Maybe those answers line up or maybe they don’t. Some of us project confidence, as if we’ve got life under control, when really we’re swirling with unease within. Others put on a […]
By Thilini Cate “Mommy, I’m biracial.” “Biracial? Where did you hear that word?” “I didn’t hear it. I saw it.” “OK, when and where did you see it?” “On the 1st grade student profile page. I’m biracial and my friends are Anglo. What is biracial and Anglo?” Nothing could have prepared me to discuss such […]
By Kelly Carr There’s nothing like a fresh box of crayons—preferably the box of 64, with rows of sharpened colors all lined up, vibrant and awaiting use. But if you were to go back to look at my box a few weeks later, there’d be noticeable differences. The boldest colors will have gotten use: brick […]
By Mark Scott The Creator is separate from his creation. He transcends nature. Creation is awesome. The Creator is more awesome. The disciples found this out when a storm arose on the Sea of Galilee. It was one thing to face the storm (Mark 4:35-38). It was quite another thing to face the one who […]
