“Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also.” Genesis 1:16 I'm looking up at a stellar nursery—a region in deep space where stars are born. Tonight, beneath the heavens, I dwell on...

Over the rumble of the engines, we checked each other’s gear: helmet, masks, oxygen, goggles, altimeter, main chute, reserve chute, night vision, communications, harness, and tactical gear. Loose straps, unsecured equipment, and misrouted lines were a no-go. Fix it or...

Glistening in the morning thaw, they were all quite beautiful, like illustrious glass sculptures blossoming in the daylight. They were impossible not to notice. But the weight of such beauty was just too much for some to bear. For today, many of these titans have...