It’s July 1, which if you’re in Canada is a pretty big deal, and it’s Fourth of July weekend—which if you’re in the US is a pretty big deal. So if you’re in another part of the world where it’s not a holiday weekend, well, join in. We like our summer holidays over here. Around […]

Exploding glass, new songs, prayer, and more. It’s a fascinating week for you. Around the Web “Leaf by Niggle”: Sacrificing Ambition for the Love of a Neighbor Rebekah Mann explores self-sacrifice in Tolkien’s short story. For nerds like myself who casually insert J.R.R. Tolkien into everyday conversation, his name can often be met with disinterest […]

We’ve entered the month of June, which is one of the most lovely months of the year in every place I’ve lived. James Russell Lowell agreed with me:  And what is so rare as a day in June?      Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries the earth if it be in tune,      And […]

It’s been a hard couple of weeks for so many and we lament the tragic losses communities around us have faced. Today’s email points to words you can turn to when you need in hard times. And also stories. Because stories are one way we can imagine a better world.  Around the Web Expectations Mandy […]

We had our first really hot day this week and I’m reminded how I dislike sticky summer heat. But today, at least, it was bearable, and a reminder that there is a season for everything, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Today’s purpose was baking a bit in the summer weather before finding […]