Water for the Weary

crossing boundaries

  • Love like a Neighbor

    “Who is my neighbor?” a church leader asked. Jesus responded with a story that revealed a problem of the pious, their prejudice against anyone not like them, including people of different descent, religion, political perspective, and lifestyle. At the same… Continue reading

    Love like a Neighbor

  • Circles and Spaces

    Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing thoughts about relationship circles, reflecting on sheep and goats and toilet paper brands. After reading the first of these posts, an author from my writing support group commented: One thing that might… Continue reading

    Circles and Spaces

  • Of Tissues and Toilet Paper

    My favorite tissue brand here in China has a lovely name. As the cover photo shows, the emoji leads consumers to add heart to heart (The first character also means “heart.”) and think of the phrase “心心相印,” literally “two hearts… Continue reading

    Of Tissues and Toilet Paper

  • You Invited Me In

    Jesus was talking to His followers about the final judgement (Matthew 25:31-46, New Living Translation). But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. All… Continue reading

    You Invited Me In

  • Here I am. Send me.

    An old song came to mind the other day. It’s based on Isaiah 6 when God was commissioning the prophet to be His spokesperson. Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord,and he said, “Here am I; send me.” He longed to… Continue reading

    Here I am. Send me.