Between Maps and Meaning

Daily thoughts and learning

  • God is Certain

    James 1:5-9If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.  But when you ask, you must…


  • The Year of Peace Challenged

    John 14:27“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let…


  • God Meant it for Good

    Romans 8:18“I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us.” Sometimes we just need to give God space to speak.…


  • Wildcat Files: The Pallas Cat

    The Pallas’s cat, sometimes known as the “grumpy cat,” is one of the most interesting small wild cat species. You will often see these cats on social media, and unlike…


  • Faith in my Waiting

    Lamentations 3:22–24 “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself,…


  • Peace in the Fire

    John 16:33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the…


  • Wildcat Files: The Sand Cat

    The Sand Cat was one of the most fun little creatures to learn about. As you can see, they are incredibly cute — but these cats are tough. They survive…


  • Wildcat Files: The Marbled Cat

    I’ve had a bit of writer’s block these past few days, but I’ve decided to break my silence with a series on wildcats. I want to start with a lesser-known…


  • A Meaningful Psalm

    Psalm 127:1–2Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early…


  • Rewired by Truth

    Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind I’ve found over the past few days that my mind is not…