Hope is God with Skin

Hope is God with Skin

One of my friends and colleagues who helps make hope real for me is Andy Otto.  I first met Andy when we were exhibit booth neighbors at a Catholic Conference.  At the time, I was working for Charis Ministries, and he was working for a Catholic TV station...
Hope is Rest for the Weary

Hope is Rest for the Weary

My kids’ school year came to an end last Wednesday.  As the last day approached, I could feel the weariness in my body and mind.  There was a part of me that felt pure relief also when I picked them up on the last day, yet, I fought back tears in...
Hope is the Light in the Darkness

Hope is the Light in the Darkness

About a month ago, we went on a Cub Scout family campout.  In the middle of the night,  my three year old daughter needed to use the restroom.  Half awake, I pulled myself out of the sleeping-bag, stumbled my way to the door of the tent,...