The Day the Sisters Came to Visit
Yesterday came a knock at the door that I have been waiting for for a long time. A firm but friendly knock rang through the house and it was as if my sixth sense told me…they’re here. I opened the … Continued
Clean Laundry for Lent
Well, here we find ourselves once more. Lent. Even though I’m not Catholic but I find the practice of observing Lent introspective, challenging, rewarding and infuriating. It’s good to step out of the comfort zone, even if it is for … Continued
Grace for the Good Girl on The Mom Cafe
I’ve discovered something over the past 3 years (3 years?!?) of blogging. You make friends online. Good friends that you may never meet in person, but still really good friends. Bloggers love to support each other. I’ve found one … Continued
It’s not all about me
You’re not the only person in this house and not everything revolves around you. This is a statement that I say to my 9 year old on a regular basis. He’s selfish and self-absorbed, it’s called being a kid. We … Continued
Observations of a Interim Middle School Youth Director
This past school year I have been the interim middle school youth director at our church. It has been fun and frustrating and everything in between. I have no idea why they picked me to lead kids who seem to … Continued
The Candle of Joy
The candle of joy is pretty easy to write about. Joy is all around us during Advent. It’s what Christmas is all about. Joy bombards our senses. Seeing the good deeds done for those less fortunate who will benefit … Continued
The Second Candle of Advent is Peace
I have a confession. I don’t have a lot of peace during this season. There is just so much to do and so much pressure to get it done in such a short amount of time. Hope I can do … Continued
The First Candle of Advent is Hope
Not, love or joy or peace. Hope. The first candle of Advent is hope and this could not be a more appropriate way to start a season of anticipation. Maybe because I’ve seen Catching Fire twice or because It’s a … Continued
Vacation Bible School – Athens
Vacation Bible School season at First Christian has come and gone. This year the theme was Athens and learning about Paul’s travels and dangerous adventures while spreading the gospel.
The Helpers and The Lunatics
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” … Continued
