Jesse Koepke

Stephen Venable’s message on the glory of God is really messing me up – in a good way, of course. It’s so simple, that all things are for the glory of God, but it’s so easy to forget! And I’ve forgotten it, that simple purpose for my life, and now…

I’ve been thinking lately about the role of writing, and of course continuing the dialogue with myself on the role of Story and how to use it rightly. To that discussion, I add this post: The Intended Goal of Art. Is the highest goal of any art form to glorify…

Fairy tales often get a bad rap. They are passed off as childish and far too optimistic. But there is a reason why they still endure, and why every child loves a good fairy tale. Fairy tales stay with us because they mirror in a deep, intricate way who we…

This blog seems to be morphing into more about my life than about writing… … but then maybe those two are the same…. Just a quick note: I went for a run late last night, and the air was cool and smelled of alfalfa. When I got back to the…

I like to ask God questions. Not big, heavy questions, like “Why is there suffering?”, or “Should I walk through Door A or Door B?”, or “What is your calling for my life?” Those questions are good to ask, and I have definitely asked them (and will certainly continue to…