Have you ever been to the desert? Have you ever been to the desert in the summer? Have you ever been to the desert when it is 121 degrees outside? If not, you should give it a try sometime. Come visit. Test your endurance. Benjamin and I live here in the fully cooked state of … [See more…]
Benjamin and I are college students, right? And college students are supposed to be poor. Everybody knows that! There are people coming out of college with thousands of dollars of debt right now, and we, of course, aren’t supposed to be eating anything other than Ramen noodles. The weird thing is, we’re really not poor. … [See more…]
Hey folks, we have a new episode of the podcast up! In this episode, we talked about how our lives fluctuate between busyness and laziness, and how the Bible lays out a response to both of those things. Oftentimes, especially when we’re in school, it’s easy to get caught up in other things and not take … [See more…]
I don’t know if it’s because school is starting or what, but like 20 times this week I have just felt this overwhelming sense of boredom with my life. I want things to be happening and for me to be doing interesting things and for something to shake up the routine. It’s not the same … [See more…]
I love storytellers. (Which is good, because I am surrounded by them) Green family get togethers are just one story after another, and my side of the family also pulls out all the classic stories when we get together. (Never mention aardvarks to any relative of mine at Christmas-time…) Then my dad is a collector … [See more…]
The Wicket Gate officially has a podcast! Every Thursday check back here or on iTunes to hear us chat with you about the Bible and just about living life. We’re really excited about it and hope you are too! In this first episode, we introduce the podcast, talk a little bit about our personal testimonies, and share about … [See more…]
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Forgiveness. All on its own, far away from us, it sounds harmless, easy, and refreshingly wonderful, doesn’t it? But when we have been deeply hurt, that changes fast. How is it possible to forgive in every circumstance? People do it. I have read stories and heard testimonies of wives forgiving unfaithful husbands. I have heard … [See more…]
There is a man in our church who is just one of my favorite people. This man has white hair, hearing aids, and the brightest grin in the whole building. He always comes up to Benjamin and me with a joke or word of encouragement, and whenever you ask how he’s doing, he uses words … [See more…]
Once upon a time, there was a girl named Meredith. Now, this girl named Meredith was a very ambitious sort. She had just finished her semester at school and had before her a long and beautiful summer. “What shall I do with all of my time?” Meredith asked herself, twirling her naturally curly hair thoughtfully. … [See more…]