I had an art professor in college who (pardon the language) would critique with the words, “Shit in, Shit Out”. It was a shocking statement cautioning our college-aged egos to the simple fact that if we put a minimal amount of time and effort into our work, what would ultimately come forth is, well… trash. I remember him assessing another student’s artwork and offering this as the first statement of a long lecture. Unfortunately, it was harsh honesty. This phrase has stayed with me for twenty years as I’ve navigated through life. It’s a whisper that comes forth when I…
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Lost & Found.
Last Fall, I had a conversation with my soul friend, Jennifer. I told her how lost I felt. She said, “That’s interesting, because when we talk about Jesus, we talk about being found.” This simple comment made a profound impact. I began to think about being found in Christ. I had spent the last few years pursuing Christ. Reading my Bible. Reading books. Volunteering for church. Writing my gratitude list. Keeping up with prayers. “Do”ing many good things. “Do”ing the things “good” Christians “do”. I was involved. I was trying. I was busy. And for a time, that was exactly…