In this morning's chapter of Secrets in the Dark by Frederick Buechner, he relates his memory of a trip to Sea World during which he and his family were surprised to find themselves moved to tears by the killer whale exhibition. I've seen what he's talking about--the sheer beauty and grace of these massive sea …
Up to Speed with Harry Potter
I just finished Harry Potter #6 (Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince) after finally finishing Harry Potter #5 (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.) Amy told me I needed to finish the sixth book before we go to the movie tomorrow in case I were to overhear some plot spoiler, even though …
Too Busy for Beauty
I came across an absolutely stunning article a couple of days ago that produced an odd reaction me, a response completely surprising. It's a long piece, and about 2/3's of the way into it, I discovered I was choking up. "Pearls Before Breakfast" by Gene Weingarten of The Washington Post actually made me cry. It …
Hope Alone
I guess I thought I'd always find it. "It" being the thing I'm looking for as the protagonist in my own life movie. What I want as I open the packages of the day: graduation, marriage, children, career. In the classic, proto-typical story, the hero overcomes the obstacles and at great cost wins …
For Us
Here's what I mean. The great command is "to love the Lord Your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength." Forgive me for sounding like a five-year-old, and believe me, I mean no disrespect, but I have to ask...why? Not why love God as if He didn't deserve it, as if I'm out …
JEFF BERRYMAN 