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.
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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
Cleaning out closets can be scary.
Last week, I found a huge stack of papers from graduate school. I read through a few of them before I remembered I had a task to do (clean out my closet). First of all, let me just get this out of the way now, why would ANYone use Turabian? It's really quite ridiculous and … Continue reading Cleaning out closets can be scary.
Though you slay me.
Job 13:15, "though he slays me, I will hope in him. . ." "God will clobber you to make you humble. He will do whatever he has to do to make shipwreck of your pride" -- John Piper I can act surprised. I can pretend I didn't see this coming. But what a liar am I. … Continue reading Though you slay me.
So, now what?
I have a question -- sort of a follow up to a previous blog, sort of an addendum, mostly rhetorical, and totally for myself. When does prayer become a crutch for passivity? Big, bold prayers are awesome. Small, feeble prayers are OK, too. But, do we hide behind prayer as a way of playing it … Continue reading So, now what?
Uh. . .Your move.
A few years ago, while I was still in graduate school, I began to pray specifically for one situation in my life. I had a desire so deep in my bones I thought my heart would explode. I couldn't shake it, I couldn't explain it, and it came completely out of left field. This thing … Continue reading Uh. . .Your move.
Busy = Important?
I came across this in the latest issue of Group's Youth Ministry magazine and wanted to share it, because it feels like a direct answer to my heart, even though I've never voiced it. . .to anyone. We struggle with our identity because people see us as adults whose job it is to play with … Continue reading Busy = Important?
A hand squeeze
I'm going to be honest, here. Honest, and probably a little bit vulnerable. I love my job -- the families in my church, the staff, the students and kids, and their families. But, I've felt stuck, unmotivated, and just a tad overwhelmed. I've felt as though I couldn't give 100% to anyone, and that everyone was … Continue reading A hand squeeze
The Messy Faithful 