Category archives: Nonfiction
Georgia peach
“We are most deeply asleep at the switch when we fancy we control any switches at all. We sleep to time’s hurdy-gurdy; we wake, if we ever wake, to the silence of God.” Annie Dillard — I am supposed to… continue reading »
Remedy Mission
I’m going to be in Iraq in three days. I’m not going because I’m trying to make a stand for some abstract cause. I’m not going because I see myself as a 21st century expatriate or a hippie or an… continue reading »
"Why I Write" by George Orwell
Two observations: 1. I like George Orwell’s thoughts on writing more than I like his writing.2. I may own every book on writing ever printed. — I’ve noticed that I have a really hard time blogging when there’s nothing to… continue reading »
Eugene Peterson’s Message, Isaiah 30:18f
“But God’s not finished.He’s waiting around to be gracious to you. He’s gathering strength to show mercy to you.God takes the time to do everything right—everything. Those who wait around for him are the lucky ones. “Oh yes, people of… continue reading »
*Gulp*
In 10 days I’ll be up in the air. People keep asking me if I’m nervous. I’m not nervous; I’m scared out of my wits. I have never left the country.I have never flown alone.I am never alone.Oh God, I’m… continue reading »
The Elements of Style, p. 120
“Style takes its final shape more from attitudes of mind than from principles of composition, for, as an elderly practitioner once remarked, ‘Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.’ This moral observation would have no place in a… continue reading »
O Me of Little Faith
A review and commentary on Jason Boyett’s new book. — Context: I’ve been embracing this thing called doubt since last November. I could tell you the specific date, if I looked it up. It was that Saturday Jacque came to visit… continue reading »
I Am RELEVANT
Today I talked to Cameron Strang, RELEVANT CEO, on the phone. As most of you know, RELEVANT and I had a bit of a falling out earlier this school year. I’m proud to say that’s all over. I forgive RELEVANT… continue reading »
… and overcomes conflict to get it.
I go home Wednesday – I’m halfway through college. I’m terrified; I’m sad. I love college – especially the learning – and I don’t want it to end. But I’m beat. I’m sick of writing papers. I want to rest… continue reading »
only by prayer and fasting
“But if God is so good as you represent Him, and if He knows all that we need, and better far than we do ourselves, why should it be necessary to ask Him for anything?” I answer, What if He… continue reading »