You know, I’ve realized in my many many years on this earth (Soon to be 24 of them) that there are a few things that Christianity just doesn’t do well. We are absolutely terrible at learning from those we disagree with. I’ve went through life cursed with an overabundance of confidence. I frequently joke that […]
On Individual Purposes
Jesus says, “I know you because I formed you. I knit you together in your mother’s womb. Your life has a great purpose. Though you are unable to see what I have in store for you, it is great. My plans are far more astounding than you have ever thought or imagined. The only stipulation […]
The One with the Joneses
I have to be honest with you. I’m not perfect. *GASP* I know, I know. You’re shocked. But it’s true. I’m not perfect. I struggle all too often with uncertainty and inadequacies. Kevin could attest to how frequently I’m worried that I’m not doing my best or that I don’t match up to so and […]
The One with the Racing Brilliance
I loved today. 1. Because I got another chance. 2. Because it’s fall. 3. Because my cats snuggled with me. 4. Because I made enchiladas and brownies. 5. Because my dedicated husband went to work even though he was feeling crappy. 6. Because I was super productive. 7. Because I checked everything off of my […]
The One with the Benefits of Tithing
I’m talking about money. Read on if you dare. Yes, these are economically unsettling times for all of us. Everyone has been affected in some way by this financial depression. But that doesn’t change the fact that we’ve been called to obedience to our Lord. Tithing is a bit of a controversial topic. This is […]
The One with Our Girl, Maisy
My mom won’t believe it, but it’s true. We are now the parents to two cats! I was never a cat person. In fact, I largely disliked the feline variety of pets. But ever since Butterscotch/Reginald came into my life, my heart has grown for the lovely creature. Reg has been in our home for nearly […]
The One with Girls Questioning God’s Creation
God is not done moving among us. Satan, of course, has had his turn at attempting to tear down the stronghold Jesus has on the hearts of our youth group. The Enemy has done his best to conjure up conflict and create strife and put a wedge in between all the good that is happening. […]
On the Beauty of a Woman
Jesus says, “I created you. I had a plan and a purpose for you life even before you were a dream in your parents’ subconscious. You are beautiful. You are wonderfully made. I knit you together, stitch by stitch, placing every limb, every bone, every organ, exactly where I wanted them. I make no mistakes. […]
The One with a Whirlwind Weekend
(I feel like I’ve used that title before. If so, please excuse me.) Yet another busy weekend in the life of a youth pastor and his cohort. To be more exact, our work week starts Wednesday and goes to Sunday. Monday and Tuesday are our only “slower” days –though Kevin still tries to sub– so […]
On Loving Others
Wow. Sometimes I mess up. Sometimes I know I really messed up. I let my emotions get the best of me. And, even worse, I take my negative emotions out on others. It’s a sad and embarrassing story. But true. The world would not judge me for the way I handled myself today. After all, I was […]