Tag: faith

Fearless Few

I have a friend from church who has been on an amazing creative journey recently.  I keep up with her blog and followed her as she’s struggled through this entire process.  And though she may not be thrilled with the final product, it is good nonetheless.  Thought-provoking, stirring, inspiring, challenging. To both of the JT’s… Continue reading Fearless Few

Please…DO send me to Africa!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITmHLf1DB_0&NR=1[/youtube] For years, that was my feeling whenever I was challenged to “go on mission” with God. I was afraid of where He might send me. To be honest, I’ve been secretly grateful that He has given me opportunities to serve Him in the comforts and conveniences of suburban life. However, in recent months I’ve… Continue reading Please…DO send me to Africa!

And a child shall lead them…

Today I had the most interesting discussion with my 6-year-old daughter on the way to church.  It went something like this: Crisana: Mom, who wrote the book of Matthew? Me: Jesus’ disciple, Matthew. Crisana: Wow….(pauses for a moment to collect her thoughts and do some more “research”)…Luke wrote Luke and he was a doctor! Me:… Continue reading And a child shall lead them…

Lessons from the Web

I find God in the most unusual of places.  Like in Charlotte’s Web. I began reading it to “my” second graders on the first day of school, and just finished it earlier this week. I’m sure E.B. White did not write this book to be some sort of spiritual guide.  I’m sure he didn’t have… Continue reading Lessons from the Web

We are “GO” for launch!

That may be the most intimidating title I’ve ever written.  Doesn’t seem so scary to you?  Well, maybe not for you, but for me this represents probably the largest step of faith I’ve taken in about 15 years. It all began in April, shortly after my 40th birthday party.  I awoke the next morning, after… Continue reading We are “GO” for launch!

Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition

Wait, something about that title just doesn’t sound right… Tomorrow is Matt’s birthday.  And this year we have reason to celebrate another year of LIFE!  Considering all that he has endured – and survived – over the past year, he deserves to celebrate and be celebrated.  As I look forward to his 45th birthday tomorrow,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition

Life Lessons

Last week, it came to my attention that President Obama was planning on delivering a speech to the nations’ schoolchildren regarding the importance of education.  While there has been plenty of public opinion posted on both sides of this issue,  I wanted to share a response I gave to an email thread regarding the Presidents’… Continue reading Life Lessons

One Red Balloon

I love our pastor. No, silly, not like that. I love the passion he has for scripture.  I love the way he makes Bible stories come alive.  I love being under the umbrella of his teaching.  And I love the way he makes application – yes, I said it, application – such a relevant and… Continue reading One Red Balloon

Hero Worship

Today, the world honored Michael Jackson.  And I, too, mourned. Not because I’m a fan.  I’m not.  Don’t get me wrong, I listened to his music.  I respect his talent and was in awe of his skill as an entertainer. Not necessarily because his children have lost their father.  Again, don’t get me wrong, I… Continue reading Hero Worship