Emmanuel Blog

Deep Waters

It’s there in those deeper waters that we truly connect.

The Gospel According to Sea Otters

I never knew that sea otters carry a rock in the loose pouch of skin that extends across their chest. They use the rock to break open...

The Curriculum

A mentor of mine once said to me, “The universe is a great teacher; and your life is the curriculum.” You may imagine how my brow...

Young Adults for Adoption

“I am so sorry that you have to deal with our messy children at dinner.” “Are you sure you wanna come have dinner with a bunch of...

Practice Resurrection

Practice Resurrection... Those are the concluding words to one of Wendell Berry’s poems. The poem is not truly about church or theology....

Infectious Joy

It’s no secret that I love a parade. Blame it on my sad Texas roots. But honestly, no one does a parade like Louisiana. I remember when...

Go Where There is Good

Dear Friends, I know. I know how hard it is to hear of another tragic event happening in our world. I know what it’s like to be...