I am noticing a deeper understanding and love for Liessa emerging, and it is not without effort. In fact, effort is quietly serving its proper purpose in loving her more. But lest I give the impression that I have arrived, nothing could be further from the truth. There are still struggles within me that want …
When Liessa and I were talking about prayer last night with an overnight guest, her desire to grow in prayer and her frustration with what felt like slow progress led us into a deeper conversation about grace. What became apparent was how easily effort, when left unchecked, tries to outrun God’s agency. The will begins …
Dedication For Liessa, whose life has been a quiet and unwavering witness of unconditional love. From the beginning of our union, her love for me because of Christ never lost hope. Through her, I have come to see love as something lived, embodied, and incarnational. God used her love to show me what formation looks …
I have come to understand how Liessa and I communicate and why it works. She speaks in soundbites. I speak in hyperbole. She gives you the headline. I give you the entire front page, the editorials, entertainment, and travel sections. Somehow, this pairing has worked for decades. Liessa delivers clarity in short form. She trims …