I don’t love other people as much as God does. I want him to meet me on the quiet front porch, and speak his love to me as I delight in the fall colors dancing in the crisp fall breeze. And he does. But I am reminded that if it was all about me, God…
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It’s Just a Freaking Tuesday
A misogynistic clown with dementia and a suspciously peppy con artist in a red pantsuit walk into a bar.. What’s the joke? This election. The thought of Trump behind even podium as president is terrifying, let alone behind the desk in the Oval Office. The man is a freak show. He pretended to get saved…
Pack it up, Pack it in..
My house is not my house without me in it. As I put pictures, decor, books, and personal effects in boxes, the me-ness of the place fades away and ugly blank walls stare back at me. I’m not sad to leave, although I love the neighborhood and have some great memories here: hosting Friendsgiving Dinner…
Psalmthing to Believe In
God’s presence is real, and he showed up yesterday in a very tangible way. Out of respect for a friend I won’t mention specifics but I had suspected for weeks someone close to me was struggling, but they wouldn’t admit it and I couldn’t prove it. I prayed early yesterday morning for God to allow…
Struggle Buses and Cat Pee
Note to self: Wine Tour Party Buses are not your friend. Happy Birthday, Ashley! Moving on. Do you ever have times where your life motto could be “If it ain’t broke it will be tomorrow”? I just came back in from attempting to mow the lawn. I filled the little gas tank, revved the engine,…
“Those” People
“Those” people. That particular group that just grinds your gears. The ones that you just don’t (and don’t want to) understand. Somewhere along the way, “those people” lost your respect and your compassion. You can’t see things from their side, because they are obviously beyond understanding. You’re just too different. Who are “those people” that…
Hangry
We’ve all been there. Hunger so intense that we passed irritable six miles back. Stomach-growling, sweat-beading, all-encompassing need. If we don’t eat soon someone will die. There is a word for this catastrophic state of emergency: Hangry. This, my friends, was our sermon topic yesterday morning. When we get hangry, we will reach for the…
Thursday
Bills. Litter boxes. Ratchet customers who haven’t caught.on to the 21st century, 20% tip memo. Dishes. Dental appointments. Sticky, whining children. Sticky, whining adults. Cracked windshields. Rain. So much rain. Sometimes it’s hard to catch a glimpse of God. Everything seems so..blah. Boring. Routine. Uninspiring. It seems as though it would be easier if we…
Scared Straight vs.The Notebook
Fear is a poor motivator. Sermons on hell and damnation may lead people to the altar, but I wonder how effective they are in changing a man or woman’s heart, mindset, and life. I was talking to a friend over a Hardywood Sidamo Coffee Stout this past Sunday, and trying to explain why, after a…
Church: It’s Not Just for Jerks
Come as you are. Flawed, broken, hurt, angry, scared, skeptical, addicted. There is a place for you. There is good food, transformational conversation, hugs, laughter, acceptance, support, wisdom, coffee, help, and love. Christian community has rocked my world. I’m not talking a bunch of WASPS in floral dresses and starched collars. I’m talking real people…
Living Well 