About two years ago, I almost left the world of blogging. I was feeling pulled and tugged in too many directions, without a clear sense of where I fit, why I was blogging, and why any of it mattered. I felt a bit squeezed. So, I took a break. I didn't write for other sites, I didn't guest post, I …
The Work of the Holy Spirit {or, why I might be reading Revelation…again}
Remember, back in May, when H and I drove from Nebraska to Michigan and we listened to the bible on CD as we drove? Remember how I was all, "It's the best thing ever!"? Yeah. Well, that was all well and good for the trip to Michigan, when we were listening to the gospels and the letters Paul wrote …
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Tearing Down Walls
When I was two years old, my family moved to a new town in New Jersey. My parents opened up the Yellow Pages in search of a church to attend and decided on the Baptist church. I imagine they dressed me in my Sunday best, including patent-leather shoes and white tights or ankle socks, backed the car …
Random Ash Wednesday Thoughts
...from last year... I am always rushing. Always running just a bit behind because I'd rather lean my hip against the counter and watch the coffee brew. I'd rather gaze out through the kitchen window and watch the way the light slants in wide patches across the snow. I'd rather take my time. I'd …
Happy Things
I thought I'd share a few happy things with you today. Click through when you feel the urge, or just keep reading and scrolling. First Happy Thing: The Legacy Project is FULLY FUNDED! When the Help One Now bloggers got the word from on high (practicing my Advent terminology) that God wanted a …
Best Games Ever!
On our last night in Texas (after the relief of realizing Jennifer hadn't been raptured), the editorial team from The High Calling got together for a fun night of games, snacks, and music. I wish you could have been there. Really, I do. We had so. much. fun! There was a disco ball. Need I say …