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
108 Days of Summer
I was blessed with 108 (give or take) fantastic, terrific, fantasterrific days of summer. For about 75% of the summer, I did a decent job of giving regular status updates what I was doing, who I was seeing, where
Honest Ramblings #4
I want to be with people, but I wouldn’t want to be with me. I want to be around people, but I still want my own space and privacy. I want to be close with people, but I push people
Kids React Infographic
I am a huge fan of TheFineBros and all of their creative works, especially their React shows and especially Kids React! I wanted to share some fun tidbits of information about the Fine Brothers and their fantastic show and thought
Honest Rambles #3
I know that I am just complaining, venting, you could say whining. I’ve typed and retyped these first couple of sentences because I don’t even feel like writing them. Anything I verbalize doesn’t sound right. I feel like I really
Honest Rambles #2
It’s been a hard week… All I want to do is hide away from everything. I stay up late watching TV and sleep in. Then when I wake up, I keep all of the lights off. It’s more calming to
Honest Rambles #1
I don’t have much to say anymore. And still I have so much to say. I wish I could have some inspiring blog post or creative writing piece, but today (and for a while) I’m just gonna go with some
Honey Bookmark
I posted this over in my Portfolio, but realized I didn’t share it on my main site. So here it is! Psalm 119:103- “How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” In the Jewish
To Feel the Sorrow and Joy of Easter
Sometimes I’m just numb to it all. You know what I mean? I remember the death of Christ on Good Friday. I mourn with fellow believers around the world, on this, the darkest day in history. And yet I don’t
Simple Worship Elements
A while back, I served as the Summer Intern at Cypress Bible Church. Part of my work there that summer was to develop a worship experience during our summer Beach Week. During the worship times, led by the impeccable Tom
That Sound
I once was lost, then I was found When in the dark, I heard a sound A voice that called me homeward bound Amazing Grace, it was that sound Ohhhh (3x) Come home Ohhhh (3x) Ohhhhh I once was blind,
Life Means So Much: Remembering Daniel Jones
This past Saturday morning, I woke up to the news that my friend Daniel Jones had died. I typically sit in bed and check Facebook and email for a little while on a Saturday morning, but when I read my
Team StarKid
Well after a fun trip into Chicago with my sister to see the fantastic Team StarKid in their production/comedy show, “Airport for Birds,” I realized something: Some of you may not know about Team StarKid! I’m so sorry I haven’t
Where Mercies Rest- Demo
I recorded a song! Well, I have recorded plenty of songs, but I finally played and recorded the whole thing and posted it up on SoundCloud. Now it is nowhere near where I’d like it to be, definitely a poor