Somewhere Over the Rainbow

by | Dec 8, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

“The Wizard of Oz” has been my favorite film forever. Judy Garland has been my favorite actress forever. I grew up doing a lot of plays, partly because I wanted to be the next Judy Garland! So the one role I wanted more than any other was Dorothy. Finally,...

Are You Tripping?

by | Dec 5, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

I was listening to Casting Crowns’ song, “Jesus, Friend of Sinners,” in the car and was struck by this line: “Jesus, friend of sinners/ the truth’s become so hard to see/ The world is on their way to You/ but they’re tripping over me.” It’s easy to think of other...

Redeeming the Rotten

by | Dec 2, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

Sometimes, life can really stink. I’m not talking about bombing a test or getting a ticket. I’m talking parents are divorcing, Grandma has cancer, that kind of stuff. The stuff that is awful. Stuff that makes you wonder if God really cares. Stuff that...

Share All Good Things

by | Nov 29, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

I am finishing up a study of Galatians in my personal bible study, and I ran across a verse yesterday that I don’t think I really thought about before: Galatians 6:6 “And let the one who is taught the word share all good things with him who teaches.”...

My Self Has Enough Help

by | Nov 27, 2013 | Christ life, Stuff about Me, Uncategorized

Go to any bookstore – online or in person – and you will find rows and rows…and rows and rows… of shelves housing books devoted to “self-esteem.” Most seem to focus on loving yourself, forgiving yourself, being good to yourself. Because we just don’t think...