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 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
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
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 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.
“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
(photo source: The Chronicles of Narnia FB fan page) Happy Earth Day! It occurred to me, as a person of faith, that Earth Day should be rally day for all people of faith.
Something has been on my heart since December. For the past 4 months I’ve been having an internal struggle and dialog with myself about this. I have debated whether or not to share my feelings and have waited this long … Continued
I hope everyone out there in blogland had a beautiful Easter. I love Easter because after 40 days of denying ourselves this, that or the other we wake up refreshed and ready for new life. New life after death. Death … Continued
Be Still, My Soul Katharina von Schlegel (1752) Be still, my soul: for God is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Trust in your God, your savior and your guide, who through all changes faithful … Continued