Eulogy for Coleen Grissom

Yesterday, I had the honor to preach at the memorial service for a woman who was a lifeline for me in college, and a mentor until the day she died. Those of us who were shaped by her, challenged by her, loved by her, and taught by her will forever walk differently in the world.…

Eschew Obfuscation

This is a short essay I wrote for a collection of writings in celebration of Coleen Grissom’s 80th birthday. Coleen was Dean of Students (and then Vice President for Student Affairs) at Trinity University. I’m very grateful for her presence in my life. She was one of the best professors I had (and that is…