Our Father, God, creator of all things. We praise you for all things and in all things. We especially praise you and thank you today for mothers. On a day that has been set aside to honor our mothers we lift up prayers of petition on behalf of mothers. We pray for new mothers whoContinue reading "A Mother’s Day Prayer"
Waking Up Free
When I woke up this morning, I was frustrated. It was 5:04 am and I was up in order to go workout. My little girl cried and asked where I was going. I lay back down with her and waited as patiently as I could until her breathing went rhythmic. I really enjoy my morningContinue reading "Waking Up Free"
I’ll Come Back
For the last several months, my son has wanted to go to school. I know this is unusual and in about 5-10 years, this will not be his sentiment toward school. But, as of now I think it is pretty cool. I want him to be a young man who is inquisitive and wants toContinue reading "I’ll Come Back"
Joy in the Journey
This fall, I read through the Hobbit with 11 other people. We met at my house. We read the story out loud. We laughed, we sang, we scratched our heads, we ate, we played. It was refreshing. On Monday nights for an average of an hour and a half we used our imagination as weContinue reading "Joy in the Journey"
Light for the Lost Boy by Andrew Peterson
In the summer after I graduated high school, I worked as an intern for my church. One of my duties was to clean out the youth closet (The interns that we have now still clean out the youth closet every summer. It was such a theological experience, I feel like it should continue). There wasContinue reading "Light for the Lost Boy by Andrew Peterson"
Faith and Butterfly Wings
Yesterday Knox and I were going on a special mission. I was determined to move a big rock in my yard to a permanent location down at the creek near the museum. However, the rock was not as light as I had remembered it. Actually, I could only roll it, and there was no wayContinue reading "Faith and Butterfly Wings"
Enjoy the Journey
Recently, I went up to Stone Mountain State Park with High School Students, our youth interns, and some adults for a little hike. It was a great time hanging out and trekking through some of God’s wonderful creation. By the power of his word, God created the world and by the power of His wordContinue reading "Enjoy the Journey"
Vacation Bible School
For as long as I can remember, one of my summer rituals has been going to Vacation Bible School (VBS). For many years, I attended as a student. I looked forward to the recreation time and the red Kool-aid and butter cookies for snack. I would have never bought those cookie for myself if IContinue reading "Vacation Bible School"
A Few Good Books…Something for Everyone
I have tried to keep a number of books on hand to read. Here are a few that I have read over the last several months. Some of these may be helpful to you and others not. The Soul Winner by Charles H. Spurgeon - This was a book that was recommended by Mark DeverContinue reading "A Few Good Books…Something for Everyone"
Beware the Numbness
Earlier today, I went on an adventure with several teenage students from our church. It wasn't necessarily a wild and crazy adventure to the wiles and unknown of this world. We went to a little section of greenway located conveniently behind the property of our church. However, where there are a few trails, cliffs, andContinue reading "Beware the Numbness"
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