Today, the world was stunned by the sudden passing of Robin Williams. A true original, his career was as unique as he. From stand-up comedian to TV star to Academy-Award winning movie star to voice-over talent, his career spanned decades – and generations – creating timeless characters that made us laugh, made us cry, made… Continue reading Lessons from a Funny Man
Book Review: Teaching Kids Authentic Worship
I know, I know. Another non-fiction book in a span of just a couple weeks. You’re probably wondering who are you and what have you done with my Debily? But I promise, this is only small diversion. Every once in awhile I *have* to read a work-related or ministry-related book. I’ll get back to my… Continue reading Book Review: Teaching Kids Authentic Worship
Book Review: ABC: a Novel
They say the third time’s the charm. In the case of this book, I was desperately hoping that “they” were right. For one thing, this was the third summer I’d checked this book out. That must mean I was compelled to read it, right? Then I wouldn’t have to check it out again next summer.… Continue reading Book Review: ABC: a Novel
Book Review: Sisterchicks Down Under!
It’s been 5 years since my last Sisterchicks adventure, so I decided it was time for another one. Last time, it was Finland. This time, New Zealand. It’s quite honestly the cheapest vacation I’ve ever had. I thought I’d be catching up with old friends. But no, we were introduced to two new friends, Kathleen… Continue reading Book Review: Sisterchicks Down Under!
Look at Our God
We shout! Say “Wow!” (WOW!) Look at our God! Look at our God! It’s VBS week at Christ Fellowship, and you know what that means. Okay, maybe you don’t. Stir together a whole lot of excitement, blend with a huge dose of creativity, and throw in a few hundred volunteers. Spread throughout the entire church… Continue reading Look at Our God
Book Review: You Herd Me!
…and now for something COMPLETELY different. I’m not usually a fan of nonfiction. Matt bought me a book on Terry Francona for my birthday one year. I have to dust it off every so often…like, literally. With a dustcloth. We purchased a whole set of books on marriage when we were newlyweds. They’ve looked terrific… Continue reading Book Review: You Herd Me!
Thanks, Dad
A longtime friend and I were catching up recently. He shared with me that his father had recently passed away, a man I knew only briefly but definitely someone I would characterize as “one of the good guys.” Having lost my own father, I can empathize with his deep sadness and sense of loss as… Continue reading Thanks, Dad
Book Review: Jacob’s Oath
This is the summer of the the new arrivals. Here is another gem I discovered in those lovely bookshelves at the front of the library, those shelves that allowed me to avoid climbing the staircase only a couple weeks after my knee surgery. Yay for new arrivals! It seems as though I am drawn to… Continue reading Book Review: Jacob’s Oath
Book Review: The Nightspinners
Remember my last post about popcorn books? And how Girl Soldier was definitely NOT a popcorn book? Well, guess what? This one is. In fact, if you look in the dictionary under the phrase “popcorn book” you’ll see this picture. This book was a real change of pace for me, a sort of supernatural thriller. … Continue reading Book Review: The Nightspinners
Book Review: Girl Soldier
Some books are what I call “popcorn books”. You sit down with a bag of freshly-popped Orville Reddenbacher’s and one of those books and before you know it, you’ve not only polished off an entire bag of popcorn, but also a few hundred pages of brain candy. Let me be very clear about this: Girl… Continue reading Book Review: Girl Soldier