hello my dear-friends-from-afar, this is the longest time i have had between posts without trying to take a break since i started the carnival. because this gap was unintentional, it has felt a little weird. but it has also been a good reminder that i am glad i have stayed dedicated to only writing when […]
Read Morethe gravitational pull toward margin
a few months ago a dear friend called me and asked me if i knew of any bible study material for poor single moms who needed an infusion of hope (she works for a ministry that provides practical help for them). i racked my brain for any material that was designed specifically for that demographic […]
Read Moregraduation goodies
(NOTE: i accidentally permanently deleted this original post along with the comments that originally went with it back in may. sorry!) * * * * * well it’s been absolutely nutty around the escobar house (what’s new?). but honestly, it really has been a crazy week with my oldest son graduating from high school. it’s […]
Read Moretrust
a few weeks ago–in a small spiritual formation group i participate in now and then–the facilitator started our time together by having each of us pull out one of these cards and reflect up on it for a while. i’ve used these cards before in groups, and i must say it’s amazing what always seems […]
Read More"going back because there's no where else to go" – a video conversation
one of the things i love most about the carnival is the wide range of people who read here. some are living out their faith outside the walls of an institutional church, some are still in, some are deeply dedicated to changing the system while others have tried and decided that it was time to […]
Read Moresigns of hope: grief is weird
* this is part of an easter season series called signs of hope, real stories of people seeing hope & resurrection in the midst of the pain and struggle of real life. * * * * * grief is weird. the loss of those close to us can stir up all kinds of hard things […]
Read Morebecause i like to make people feel better about themselves
i am not a very neat and organized person. actually, i am organized (i know some of you are chuckling right now, but i really do know where almost everything is). and if i had more time (and a full-time-personal-assistant) the truth is my life & my stuff really would be more organized because i […]
Read Moresigns of hope: staying in instead of running away
in this season of easter i have been posting a few interviews with friends, some “signs of hope”, little slivers of resurrection in the midst of real life. the first two were: emerging from the darkness of sexual abuse and the bumpy road of sobriety. i am a little behind but will try to […]
Read Moreactually, the grass is greener
i wrote this post last week but in all of the hubub of jose & i’s crazy trip to kuwait & bahrain never posted it. sometimes that happens–the moment comes and goes and now as i go to hit “publish” i wonder if i should. but after my quick trip to the middle east i […]
Read More"strap in, we're going down"
i got back last night from DC and the first tranFORM network gathering. it was a great weekend in all kinds of ways, but of course by far the very best part were the people. such kind, humble, passionate, nutty, real courageous men & women who love Jesus & people & have hope for the […]
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