How to Respond to Chaos: That Time Jesus Used a Pillow
It was the pillow detail that stopped me. It is a familiar tale. After a full day of teaching a crowd by a lake, Jesus said, “Let’s go to the other side.” So, Jesus and the disciples climbed into a boat and headed out. A storm came up. The disciples, capable fishermen, familiar with water, […]
The Magic of Chaos
It happens when you least expect it. Not often enough to count on it, but enough to watch for it. The magic. Those moments when something about the host culture grabs your heart and squeezes. Those moments when you encounter someone who disrupts your day in the very best way. I am a person who […]
Finding Calm in a Chaotic World
I have a confession to make – I thrive in chaos. Ok, another confession, I just lied. The truth is, I wish I could thrive in chaos. I’m envious of those that do. I finally came to terms with this fact when I moved to Cambodia in 2004. Until then, I thought I was Wonder […]
Developing a Theology of Chaos
“Chaos” is such a loaded topic. I thought about sending in one of those bubble mapping outlines we used to do in high school English class, except it would look like a pot of spaghetti. As I attempted to begin writing about chaos, I found no coherency in my thoughts, whatsoever! One day, while procrastinating […]