Eric Nickle

“Why, Lord, do you stand far off?  Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” This is the opening verse of Psalm 10. It is the lament of David crying out to God asking if he is aware of…

“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredible healing message of “You’re Not Alone.” Brené Brown Dear Ones- There is so much…

It’s a bit hard to distinguish our days from each other but summer is on the horizon. Like you, I see my typical summer rhythm will probably be different this year. Vacation decisions are tentative, visiting my mom in NJ for…

I’m writing this as I sit outside of Fairfax Hospital overlooking the sprawl of buildings and a very empty parking lot. Somewhere in the building, there is a family that is waiting for word on a loved one who is…

Perspective. Mine isn’t so great today. I didn’t sleep well so I’m tired today. And all the lovely people I get to live with are just too close this morning and they are tired also. After being pretty cranky this…

I hear over and over in this season of COVID-19,  “Well, we’re all in the same boat.” That just didn’t sit well with me. Because as I talk with many of you, there are things that you are facing personally that…

I have just been blessed by a neighbor in a very unexpected way. We had a difficult situation in our home that seemed unsolvable this week. You know that feeling when you can’t solve a problem? It comes from the…

There are always books that stir your heart from the minute you pick them up. For me, Life Together was one of the first books I read as a believer. A short but profound read, it speaks to the need for…

"Don’t believe things can change?  Just look at Palm Sunday to Good Friday to Resurrection Sunday. Always believe. Always keep hoping. Things can change.” -Ann Voskamp It’s been a rough week, friends. There have been moments this week that have been…