What We Leave Behind
What We Leave Behind When my mom passed away in January, my sister and I found ourselves having to go through her entire house – a house containing 84 years of memories and possessions – not to mention mementos and items she
Category: Life
Multitasking and the Art of Fear (or, Love the One You’re With)
I used to think I was a great multitasker. As I’ve been writing this article, I’ve done around 6 work-related texts and laundry (and removed my cat from the keyboard several times). Modern conveniences have made this possible. In the past, I
A New Spin On Those Old Resolutions
A New Spin On Those Old Resolutions Over the past week my friends and I have been talking about the upcoming new year. We’re not going to repeat the same actions we did last year that made us miserable, no siree, this
The Many Possibilities in Disappointment
In my distress I prayed to the Lord, and the Lord answered me and set me free.The Lord is for me, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate
Powered by the People
“I just don’t understand why all churches aren’t doing this,” my friend said the other night when we were having dinner and solving the problems of the world. We have been reading a book together by Bill Hybels, pastor of Willow Creek
Flying Free: Music, Faith and Recovery
Flying Free – Music, Faith and Recovery There’s a peace I’ve come to knowThough my heart and flesh may failThere’s an anchor for my soulI can say “It is well†Chris Tomlin, I Will Rise Does anyone really recover from grief? I lost
Can I Have Some Rejection, Please?
Failure is an opportunity, not a stop sign! Rejection. No one likes it, but some are more afraid of it than others. I’ve had to come to terms with this a lot recently, because I’m learning how to do sales calls for Gathering.
Serve Like Jesus Did
SERVING IN THE WAY JESUS SERVED IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK, AND IT’S ALSO EASIER THAN YOU THINK. HERE ARE SOME WHYS AND HOW TO’S. One of the things that God wants us to do as Christians is to “go forth
Soul Searching
I haven’t written in awhile. I don’t think it’s because I don’t have anything to say, rather I think I have too much to say, which can be overwhelming. Plus some of what I may say may tick some people off, but
The Politics of Love
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Ephesians 4:25-29 Recently I attended a speech contest, and there was something that