This letter was written to Nate and Mel Evans—champions of Jackson’s youth and pillars of our church. I love you both.   You must have a few special places—significant landscapes,…

I wrote this letter for Mike Estwick who’s fought hard for his family and pleases God.   Life is difficult, and your life has been more difficult than most. But…

O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies, hear my prayer. Listen, O God of Jacob. Interlude O God, look with favor upon the king, our shield! Show favor to the one…

This letter is for Glenn House, a true elder of Westwinds.   You have worked hard, in hard circumstances, teaching people to love. You’ve taught them to love one another,…

I wrote this letter to my artist-friend Heidi Rhodes, the only person I know who loves weirdness as much as I do.   You enjoy fantasy—elves, dragons, myths, and lore….

I will sing of your love and justice, Lord. I will praise you with songs. I will be careful to live a blameless life— when will you come to help…

Charles and Alex [soon-to-be] Sharrer and have asked me to perform their ceremony. This letter isn’t the wedding sermon I’ll deliver Labor Day weekend, but it’s just as personal and…

This letter was written to Jeremy Norwood, my friend and stalwart advocate for social justice.   You are I both hate it when people look down on others. We hate…