You matter. If you don't take anything else away from this post or podcast, I don't care. You matter. Eric Snyder is the founder of non-profit, Live Again: suicide prevention through community care. Eric believes cultivating stronger communities will bring down our suicide … [Read more...]
A Response To Those Complaining About “The Church”
There have been approximately 1,284,956 posts about Americans disgruntled with "the church". And I think there have been as many more responses. I feel I need to add one more reply because: I have a blog and I can. That’s it. Just (a). The internet is FILLED with complaints … [Read more...]
If My Kids Did Play Sports, I’d Want Them On A Team Like This
My Drama Queen girls do not play sports. We tried. Really. Eldest, who hates competition, was on swim team for a few years. Every time she swam a heat with a friend, she would politely let her friend finish first. Good manners, you know. Youngest played soccer. However, … [Read more...]
Sara's Wedding
I’ve known Sara almost half my life. She’s known me for 2/3 of hers. A squirrelly, passionate, spiritually faithful, 10 year old when we met, you could count on her to be by my side during my youth ministry years. Now an adult, Sara is a more passionate, more spiritually … [Read more...]
Motivation for Monday – Beauty in Tears, Music and Community
A tale about crying doesn't seem like a motivator to get the week going. Tears cleanse my soul. After a good cry and 2 Advil, I'm ready to tackle what lies ahead. I shed many tears last week; a few in joy, a gush in vulnerability, and a truckload in sadness. As I scrolled … [Read more...]