I've come to hate the phrase "struggled in my faith". In case you're unfamiliar with this, it's used when people, typically at youth camp, come to a revelation that having a dynamic relationship with Jesus is hard stuff and not going the way they thought it would and they feel badly about not being the … Continue reading The struggle
Author: Emilee
That old animal cracker.
Today, at preschool, one of my kids didn't eat much of his lunch. It was a nice lunch, a nut butter sandwich on whole grain bread, string cheese, strawberries, and tomatoes. He picked at it, but left quite a bit. Not long after, he walked by an old animal cracker on the floor, bent down … Continue reading That old animal cracker.
Chasing worthlessness
Jeremiah 2:5 says, "Thus says the LORD: "What wrong did your fathers find in me that they went far from me, and went after worthlessness, and became worthless?" . . .went after worthlessness and became worthless. . . What do I chase after that is worthless? Honestly? Everything. Even "good" things like authentic friendships or … Continue reading Chasing worthlessness
When your best isn’t good enough
One of my favorite movies is "Mr. Holland's Opus". Mr. Holland, played by Richard Dreyfuss, is a struggling song writer who takes a teaching job as a "fall back" option, because nothing else is working. He is talented as a teacher, but doesn't know it, yet. His principal, Olympia Dukakis, sees something in him no … Continue reading When your best isn’t good enough
17 Realities Of Having An Emotionally Strong Memory
Someone put words to my thoughts!
What even is that?
Résumé writing tips, according to the internet: One site says, "Don't write it over night." Another site touts, "Free résumé writing in 15 minutes". What? As my teenagers would say, "What even is that?"I was . . am. . .a procrastinator. In fact, by writing this blog I'm putting off something I need to get done. … Continue reading What even is that?
Words. Words. Words.
It may be your mouth, but you can't really "say what you want to". . . I can't believe I just referenced a Miley Cyrus song, but here we are. I suppose that, yes, technically you can say what you want if you have no regard for how your words make other people feel, or … Continue reading Words. Words. Words.
Love them well.
I hate divorce. So, so much. It is ugly. It is cruel. It is messy. It is pain. It reeks with hatred. I spent so much of my childhood ignoring how I felt because it was better than being overly emotional. Once, when I was playing softball, I was hit in the nose by a … Continue reading Love them well.
It’s Gonna be OK, right?
I never think I need others' approval. . .until my Facebook status doesn't get as many "likes" as I think it should, or certain people don't "like" my picture . . .or whatever. In my world saturated with approval, when disapproval is thrown squarely in my face, I quickly retreat. I delete the photo. Or edit … Continue reading It’s Gonna be OK, right?
Making music
"To become a person who is free to make music, you must be a person who puts in some work". . .That was in my Bible study material this week and it made me think about The Contemporary Chorale's spring show.This show was one of the best we've ever done -- if not the best.We … Continue reading Making music
The Messy Faithful 