I had hoped to find a title with more pizzazz, but it is what it is. I almost titled it “Lost,” but then many of you would assume I was writing about the TV show, which wouldn’t be surprising. (Hmm…
Losing Things
The Monsters Lie in Wait
The monsters lie in wait. The monsters lie and wait. The monstrous lies, I wait for them to leave. The light appalls them; for When light falls on them, the Light, it fells them, For I’ve beheld them And
Happy 13th Birthday Goldie!
As I grew up, I had multiple fish, a couple hamsters, and I wish I could add a third item to the list to make it feel more complete, but that was pretty much it… lizards! I liked to find
Lifedays
Sometimes our younger selves are smarter than we are. The truth is, wisdom comes in waves– sometimes it crashes against our shore and we are utterly changed, sometimes it sways in the slightest ways. There are times that my life
The Father’s Love
So I watched this video about a boy who was failing math, but had just received a C and was so excited to tell his dad, he recorded the moment on video. As my tears welled up in my eyes
25 Things I am “Too Old For” …But I Love All the Same
One of the benefits of working in children’s and youth ministry is that you have an “in” into the world of childhood. I listen to VeggieTales– I ain’t ashamed. I like crayons– who doesn’t? I am fortunate, because I get
The Odd Liturgy, Part 3
Weeeell, it’s been about seven months since I last posted pieces from my prayer book, The Odd Liturgy. To read earlier prayers, check out these two links. But to new readers, or readers who hadn’t seen the previous posts, The
Truth Window
Utterly fascinating. A Truth Window. “A truth window (or truth wall) is an opening in a wall surface, created to reveal the layers or components within the wall.” Taken from http://goo.gl/R6stCQ “In a straw bale house, a truth window is often used to show the walls are
Link of the Day: Depression in Comics
Hey friends- The past couple of days have been frustrating, a little overwhelming, and very tiring. It’s hard to put into words– so click this link for comics that illustrate the struggle some experience day to day. 21 Comics That
To Know and Be Known
If I wanted to travel into and around Chicago, there are quite a few ways I could go about doing so. I could drive into the city and park in a garage. I could take the train into Ogilvie Transportation