Dr. Lisa Hill

As extreme cold settles over the heartland of America, some are quick to assume that such conditions must be “against God.” After all, cold is uncomfortable. It disrupts routines. It limits movement. It exposes vulnerability. But Scripture and creation tell a different story. Cold is not the absence of God’s activity. It is often one of His instruments of preparation. Before harvest ever comes, the land must undergo processes that are invisible, uncomfortable, and absolutely necessary. Winter...

Who is responsible for seeing what is coming before it hits the street, the school, the family, the city?

There’s a very particular honesty that comes out at 5:10 a.m. on little sleep, surrounded by luggage, negotiating gravity, logistics, and identity all at once. Travel days always expose the friction points—not just in packing, but in how we live inside our lives. Two checked bags, a carry-on, a backpack—each one carrying a different layer of who you are. Clothes for multiple sizes because bodies change. Tools for making because creatives don’t travel light by nature. Backups for the backups...