“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...
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...
I share with many a love for this holiday season, and my reasons go deeper than one might first imagine. This season is a time of joyous thanksgiving and feasting, followed by the sharing of gifts with those we love, and sometimes even with a stranger or two. It is...
We’ll be on the road soon, traveling to see loved ones tomorrow. But before we leave, I have a thought I’d like to share. For so many, the weight of these holidays can be overwhelming. The memories they bring of loved ones and friends who have passed often bring tears...
Through the eyes of a child, there it was, a solitary light that filled the room. It flickered at the center of the table, a solemn flame on a spire of melting wax. A chill was in the air. The draft followed us home after a day of errands, a clattering train ride, and...
