God doesn’t need to make things beautiful when he’s made them purposeful — yet he does!

Just right day on the trail.

A simple prayer practice that keeps God in the forefront. The Examen prayer.

The story of Koreans in Japan. Rich with characters, landscapes, homes, the effects of organized crime called the Yakuza, love, injustice, luck, life, and death.

“Art in its essence is really storytelling.” ~Russ Ramsey

Funny as always.

Great poem, cool article.

How does our body pray?

Padraig, always lovely.

Michelangelo’s Pietà in Italy.

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#15 - Arches in the evening

Road Trip - April-May 2026 - Michigan-Tucson-Arches-Portland-Lynden

#14 - Potash

Mary. Let’s celebrate her. “The Bible offers glimpses of Mary that together paint a portrait of discipleship. Few others followed Jesus with the same level of thoughtfulness, reflection, obedience, intelligence, and faith as his mama did.”

Rethinking who Dolly Parton is and a different perspective on spreading the gospel.

What happens when the gospel isn’t preached.

How awesome is this?

Some of Merton’s thoughts on love.