Just Five More Minutes
There is a species of the mayfly, the Dolania americana, that has the shortest lifespan of any creature. The female … Continue reading Just Five More Minutes
Strong and Courageous
What are you afraid of? People are afraid of many different things; some seem to be afraid of nothing, others… … Continue reading Strong and Courageous
Washing Bottles
One of the great joys of having a little one is spending time at the sink washing bottles. Has anybody … Continue reading Washing Bottles
The Good Tired
As I sit in bed working on this post that I’ll probably put up in a few days, I’m tired. … Continue reading The Good Tired
Rocky Road
One of the things I enjoy doing, but don’t do nearly enough, is hiking. There’s just something about going for … Continue reading Rocky Road
Why Your Wedding Doesn’t Matter
Well, that’s an awful title… Maybe I should entitle this: Why Your Wedding Doesn’t Matter As Much, or Why Your … Continue reading Why Your Wedding Doesn’t Matter
Waste Not, Want Not
So, I have a confession to make. Before the Indiana Primary in the spring, I had never voted. I’ve been … Continue reading Waste Not, Want Not
The Good Enough Samaritan
I’ve been working on some sermon prep this week on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Consequently, it’s been on … Continue reading The Good Enough Samaritan
Whose Church Is It, Anyway?
I want to begin this post by sharing what I wrote in Smith Valley’s weekly newsletter this afternoon, and then go … Continue reading Whose Church Is It, Anyway?
Two Languages
When I was in high school one of the language options was Chinese. I ended up taking it for two … Continue reading Two Languages
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