WAY Nation Posts

“What do you need? What can we do for you? How can I help?” Those questions overwhelm both the person asking them and the person answering them. Of course, if you’re the asker, you want to help out your friend who is going through a difficult season. But when you’re fielding the question, the only […]

Many times, I’ve stood at the sink elbow deep in hot water and dirty dishes when small fingers tap on my calf and tells me there are no more dry pants in his drawer. Simultaneously, my ears alert me to some fresh conflict spinning out of control in the other room, and I think to […]

“Welcome to our church, I’m so glad you could join us! Who are you here with?” I smile, bracing myself for the conversation I’ve had far too many times before. “I’m here by myself today.” I reach out to shake their hand and ask, “So, how long have you been coming here?” Ignoring my attempt […]

Even with Oscar season in full swing, I never like to leave the movie theater thinking, Wow. That was a waste of time and money. After watching the Oscar winning movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in 2008, it was so boring, I swore I wouldn’t watch any movies for a year. Confession time: I […]

JJ Heller continues her streak of stunningly intimate/honest love songs. “Not Enough” outlines the type of husband I hope to be. Well-crafted lyrics and an understatedly beautiful voice make up the essential elements of JJ Heller’s signature sound, and on this song, she doesn’t disappoint. Indie filmmaker Rhyan Lamarr throws an imposing new hat into […]

Little Women is a novel that tells a story about the weaknesses and strengths found in every woman. Published in 1898 by Louisa May Alcott, it follows four sisters (Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy) as they come of age. I think its charm has withstood the test of time because every character’s storyline feels relatable […]

“You know there were other people that died. Why is everyone so focused on Kobe?” That’s the comment I saw repeated online a few days after Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. It got me thinking, Why do we mourn when a celebrity passes away? I never met Kobe, but I don’t remember a time when I […]

I wrote an article last year about the 7 most important books to help Christians understand and live out their faith. As I was writing it, I realized that most of the books I’d about Christianity had been written by white men. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that by itself. It did, however, limit […]

When I pick music for you, I’m not unbiased. I don’t pick New Music Friday based on genre. If it truly moves me, I go with it. These songs will usher you into specific feelings/ideas and give you a tour like a hospitable realtor showing you a house. If you’re looking for a unique place […]

There’s more to groundhogs than shadows and being literal home wreckers. For example: 1. Groundhogs are the largest member of the squirrel family and are also known as woodchucks, whistle-pigs, and land-beavers. 2. They dig intricate burrows up to 65 feet long including their own “bathroom.” 3. Woodchucks don’t chuck wood despite what Geico says […]