What an epic Wimbledon final today. As a Roger Federer fan it’s heart wrenching, but I’m quickly encouraged by those wonderful words etched above the entryway to Centre Court. “..If you can meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two impostors just the same..” - RK

I recently finished “Love Big, Be Well” by Winn Collier and immediately had to reread it. Such an incredible celebration of ordinary life lived in community. Thanks for the recommendation Erik Bonkovsky. I’ll be learning from this one for a while.

Been needing this lately. “Greater love has no man Than to die for his friend When I was Your enemy Lord, You came and died for me” open.spotify.com/track/4bd5qNOx…

You were meant to be whole. A faint reminder of that glorious day when all things will be made new.

Something I love about English people here in London is their uncanny ability to use the word lovely. Not sure if I can quite make it work like they do, but worth a shot.

Also, the word ‘cheers’ in place of goodbye. Might be my favorite thing.

...to knock and hear: “enter, you’re an orphan no more”.

Yes, yes, yes! The wonderful foreshadowing of all things made new!

Currently playing Yahtzee with the family while listening to Gregory Alan Isakov. Odd combo, but honestly I love it.

I’m comforted this Christmas morn to reflect on Isaiah’s foretelling of Christ. He notes that Jesus is a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Not just “God with us” in merriment, but “God with us” in sorrow and grief. May our Immanuel be with you in whatever circumstance.

I just found out that Spotify has a sleep timer. This changes everything.

Dark and difficult times lie ahead. Soon we must all choose between what is right and what is easy. — Albus Dumbledore

“High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.” Comforted by this old hymn in light of life right now. Whatever befall.

The Church, and God hung between two thieves.

Dad, the past six months have been an absolute banner of your heart for me. You have always bent your love towards our family in selflessness and humility. I can’t imagine going through this life without you. Happy Father’s Day. @ Richmond, Virginia

First time back playing in a tennis tournament since college. It’s crazy how much I missed the thrill and intensity..so much excitement. PS. send help...definitely didn’t miss the recovery and might need a new body.… instagram.com/p/CDJkFypBTvt/…

“If you know you are Beloved of God, you can live with an enormous amount of success and an enormous amount of failure without losing your identity, because your identity is that you are the Beloved.” - Henri Nouwen

Some of y’all don’t listen to jazz music and it shows.

A quote that stuck with me from my reading tonight before turning in. “We must put away all effort to impress, and come (to God) with the guileless candor of childhood.” - AW Tozer.

“Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee.” - paraphrased Augustine quote that I’m sleeping on as comfort tonight.