me:

Do you have a copy of Finger of God, Furious Love, Father of Lights, or Holy Ghost?

Mom:

I’ve seen all four, but only have the first three. I will be getting the Holy Ghost one on October 26th when they show it at the EastGate Philly Service. How’s your trip going?

me:

I ask about the movies for a specific reason: For the first time in my life, I have experienced religious doubt. It’s been acute, soul-threatening, and sleep-stealing. I think the momentum of my soul is in the right direction, but I’m certainly not out of the woods yet.

I’ll be traveling home solo much of the afternoon/evening Friday and morning/afternoon Saturday. Would you free for a longer phone chat sometime in those time windows?

Other than my doubt, we’ve had a great trip. The kids and Carla just touched down at BWI on their way home about an hour ago. Sullivan was apparently more excited about riding the airport tram, which was some kind of maglev or at least monorail, than he was about riding the plane. I’ll tell you more about it over the phone?

Mom:

Glad to hear the trip was a success. All believers struggle with this at times, including myself. Although, when it passes,I find myself even closer to God and my roots grounded even deeper. I’ll be praying and let’s definitely talk this Friday.