Kingdom Poets: Luci Shaw
Luci Shaw is one of the most significant Christian poets of our time. She takes on topics of significance to people of faith, yet refuses to undermine her art with preconceived, didactic ways of thinking, or Read More ›
Every Christmas Has Its Cares
[Editor’s Note: Laura Boggs has been a friend since I first met her at Hutchmoot, and she’s been a good friend and writing partner of Lanier Ivester for far longer than that. She’s a fine writer and you should Read More ›
Surprise!
Todd and Christie Bragg gave me a gift, and I’m going to attempt to regift some of what they gave me with these words. Todd turned 40 the other day. It was Sunday, December 18—the day of the Behold the Lamb of God concert at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Read More ›
How to Smile
Four years ago I wrote a song about The Beach Boys’ legendary lost album, Smile, as part of an assignment for a writing group I was in along with the Proprietor and a few other familiar Rabbit Roomers. At the time Read More ›
“To Clear the Mental Ray:” Advent and Transformed Vision
Every year I hope for this season to be full of life-transforming meaning, and every year, I feel like I barely grasp hold of some fleeting thoughts about the season before we’re suddenly unwrapping presents, Read More ›
Commandments and Our New Identity, Part V: Knowing Who We Are
Although we may believe Jesus died for our sins, and has given us Heaven, we often carry the weight of a lie within our hearts, thinking the commands are there to obey by exerting the power of our will; we Read More ›
Birds of Relocation: The Meaning of a Title
“A story, some reminiscences… they are the yellow leaves that hang upon these boughs that are not so bare and ruined but that they still dream from time to time of the sweet birds’ return.” –from The Yellow Leaves by Frederick Buechner Read More ›
Five Questions For Russ Ramsey, Author of Behold The Lamb of God
Sam: You’re a pastor with an inkling for art, what many would describe as an unworkable tension. How have these two loves been combined in your vocation as an author? Read More ›
The Two Seasons
Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” –John 14:27 Read More ›
Song of the Day: Leonard the Lonely Astronaut
One of the best things about life in Nashville is that I often find myself saying things like: “I’ll be right back, Read More ›