Chris

A Commitment to Reality…

On this difficult anniversary, there is a special grief that I remember feeling as my understanding of who we were evaporated. But there is the hope of a larger reality we can take part in that can overtake our fear…

My Creative New Year’s Resolution

I’ve passed by people and scenes like this many times – and regretted not capturing them. This time I listened; and took an invite to a new personal creative assignment.

Christmas Greetings

In the last hours of Advent, I sat in the cool darkness of the morning to reflect on how badly we need the miracle that would come…

Beyond Awareness

My daughter Julia – who you probably already know – has Down syndrome. Consider yourself aware! I humbly invite you into an adventure beyond awareness and into something far more life-giving. Wanna go?

Forward into Five Challenges

I recently invited everyone who serves in the Care & Marriage Initiatives at Kensington Church to celebrate twenty years of ministry together. After a great meal, I shared five challenges that we need to commit to as we move forward into the future. These are the notes for that talk.

Ella Knows a Better Way ~ an addendum

I got a response to a recent blog post on empathy from a long time and respected friend. He has a good heart and a perspective likely quite different from mine. It was an exercise in self reflection and keeping a conversation going while trying stay respectful.

We have to keep talking to each other – even when it’s hard.