No matter what our cultural, ethnic, social, financial, whatever background, stories can connect us in a powerful way. When someone has a similar story, our heart suddenly feels at home, knowing we’re not alone. And when people have different experiences, stories are the bridge to …
It may be difficult to perfectly sum up today’s “Friend-poster”. One of the very first times I met her, Lexi Mcguigan’s vulnerable words made me cry as she poured out her soul in a Breaking Silences girls’ play at Epoch Arts. This is the place …
Does the very phrase “gray sin” make you uncomfortable? Each generation seems to be getting more and more fuzzy about what sin means and how we handle it. But if we’re going to live and love in God’s kingdom, we need a give-and-take discussion about …
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I’m no Oprah, but this girl can still make a list of favorites. I’ve struggled in recent years with the stark contrast between my excess and other’s lack. My plenty with another’s need. And though I know our consumerism is part of the problem, I’m …
The Church isn’t always perfect. OK, sometimes we’re a long way from it. Yet there’s a mystery to this group of believers that we’re called to live within. God intends each of us to build up those around us with the gifts, love, and abilities …
Sweet Connecticut!!!! (Aaaand, now I’m going to have This Song in my head the rest of the week.) We are finally home after leaving Virginia Beach yesterday and coloring all over the dining room mirrors of my friend’s house where we stayed the night. But I’m …
Well CT, Tomorrow we’ll be returning to you and I’m starting to feel it. The “it” of swimming in anything but normal, without the floatie of routine or consistency. I’m feeling the lack of sleep, and questioning the sanity of my decision to combine a back to back late evening of gaming …
Hi Again CT, Miss us yet? It’s been five days, not that you’re counting or anything. Virginia decided today that we’d hung out together enough for her to be vulnerable and really be herself…so we got a scorcher.We might brave the beach later. You know, …
Don’t judge me CT….I love the ocean- really I do. But there are just a few minor issues I have with paradise. So I made a quick list:1. Rental coffee cups. (The one of the left.) For some reason, most of the lake-house or cottage rentals I’ve …
Hey CT… Short post today- this Mom is tired. I thought I’d break down the way my 3 kids have tackled this beach thing. Youngest to Oldest, here goes: My 3 year old: This normally fearless kid has always been highly suspicious of water. No …