Consider for a moment if Augustine of Hippo penned his work, Confessions, from the perspective of a woman. A man known for his brilliant theological expositions, as well as his…
Beautiful Feet
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news, the good news of peace and salvation, the news that the God of Israel reigns! Isaiah…
With New Eyes
“There they go again,” I say. “Will they ever learn?” My friend Staci shakes her head and smiles. We’ve been reading the book of 1 Samuel over coffee. Because we…
Thick and Thin
As we study Murillo’s work, Linda points out the significance of the paint’s thickness. It seems the thinner the paint, the more secondary those particular details, the thicker the paint…
Look for the Light
“Look for the light,” my friend Linda says. “The lightest part of the painting is where the artist wants you to look…to focus your attention.” My eyes bounce—catching first the…
The Free Little Library Comes to Our Street
In January, our family added a new landmark to our street—a free little library. A free little library is a freestanding container that stores a variety of books available to…