Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
Hello, Old Friend. It’s been a while. I pop in sporadically. You’ve seen me and I’ve seen you. I just couldn’t bear to come close. Not for a while. Remember when I was 16 and experienced my first rejection from the boy I believed I loved? Oh, you let me pour tears into you. … [Read more...]
"All by my-se-el-elf. Just wanna be, all by my-se-el-elf." What? Those aren’t the lyrics? Hmmm. How about this holy scripture: Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16 Yes. That’s better. That’s what I’m doing. Withdrawing to a lonely place. Well, … [Read more...]
Ask anyone I grew up with, they’ll tell you my father and I didn’t get along. They’d be right - sort of. I didn’t have a father who was physically abusive or who wanted nothing to do with his children. I do have a dad with whom I share a love of debate. Serious, winner takes … [Read more...]
Over 30 years ago I signed up to audition for our community production of The Sound of Music. Mom played the piano while I rehearsed “Edelweiss” approximately 312 times. I wasn’t nervous...until we actually arrived at the theater. Tons of people swarmed in the old barn, now … [Read more...]
They met performing together for Journey Theater Arts Group. They’ve become an extended family. And now these drama kids gather together to serve in their community. Monday night, the gang corralled and met at Northwest Children’s Outreach for an evening of service. The … [Read more...]