Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
Tomorrow is it. The day kids have been anxiously awaiting since Labor Day last September. For our school district, June 13 marks The Last Day of School. (Capital letters. The day deserves proper-noun status.) How great is the first week of summer vacation? Sleeping in, no … [Read more...]
It's that time of season for our family once more. Show Week. Last February, I told you all about Journey Theater Arts Group and their artistic ministry. The directors utilize these kids' God-given gifts, from singing and acting to stage lighting and sound board managing. … [Read more...]
I should have known things wouldn’t go according my plan when the beef was still frozen and we couldn’t find a can opener for the multi-pack of black beans. I look forward to serving dinner at HomePlate. Coordinating one meal a month, I pretty much have a handle … [Read more...]
Oh, sure. Most of our friends decided to beat the clouds and get out of Portland for Spring Break this week. Mexico. Hawaii. Southern California. To that I say, "HA!" We are having MUCH more fun here in town serving our local community. (Yeah. There's no way to say that without … [Read more...]
You know I think the staff and volunteers of HomePlate rock. This week, the Psi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International proved they feel the same way. On Wednesday evening, these philanthropic women presented my favorite non-profit with their 2013 Excellence in … [Read more...]