Larry Crabb’s cherished gifts were words, in the form of poems, letters, cards, books, and even emails.  In the past few months, I ran across a stray 51st anniversary card I had written to Larry.

I bought these shoes recently because I just loved them so much. They were also kinda painful to wear when I put them on the first time. I wore them to meet a boy, and I could barely walk.

1. There will be seasons, perhaps days, perhaps years, when no truth however expressed –whether through Scripture, prayer, the kindness of a friend, music or dance –will reach your soul deeply enough to offer joy or hope.