I have a confession to make: I love the Wonder Years. When the episodes originally aired, I was far too young to recognize it, but lately I've come to truly appreciate the wealth of wisdom that … Read more about 26 and pregnant.
stabbed. a miracle.
Maybe we use the word miracle too liberally. Think about the last time you heard it. Maybe you were reading an article on the latest miracle diet. Or watching a Miracle Grow commercial. That clip on … Read more about stabbed. a miracle.
the red toolbox.
When I was little my dad had a toolbox. It was old and red and heavy - exactly what every toolbox should be. Inside was a collage of manliness made up of various wrenches, screwdrivers, nuts, bolts, … Read more about the red toolbox.
you look like your dad.
My favorite picture from my childhood is of me and my dad sitting in the back yard of our first house. I think I was probably about three years old. I've got a baseball hat on and I'm pretty … Read more about you look like your dad.
community keeps us sane.
Community keeps us sane. For most of us, community has a negative connotation full of criticism, sarcasm, and masquerade. The negative spoken into our lives far outweighs the positive, and the … Read more about community keeps us sane.
community shapes us.
Sometimes when God is speaking to us about something it happens subtly, over months or even years, through observations, sound bytes, and serendipitous moments. Other times, he floods your world with … Read more about community shapes us.
why we (I) need community.
First of all, let's just clear the air. I realize today that I haven't blogged since Christmas. That is correct - 2012 has never graced the dateline of a single one of my posts. But that ends … Read more about why we (I) need community.
one week of christmas: reality.
Christmas is about so much. take a minute to think about all the things that go into making Christmas what it is. Just this week I've blogged about tradition, miracles, transformation, giving, … Read more about one week of christmas: reality.
one week of christmas: tradition.
Merry Christmas Eve Eve. now make a fire, warm up some hot chocolate, curl up with some friends and family, and watch a great movie. 'tis the season... … Read more about one week of christmas: tradition.
