AEIOU (sometimes Y): All Everyone’s Interests, or Only Me? Hey, don’t let him cut the line — I’ve been waiting a loonnnggggtime! I would donate some clothes, but everything in my closet looks great on me. Look… “just looking out for number one” — that would be me, ok? When …
Pirate Preacher 
Do Everything You’re Told
Do everything you’re told to do. Not some, all. “Noah did everything just as God commanded him.” — Genesis 6:22 (NIV) SPLAT. SPLATTER. SPLOOOSH. That’s the sound my kitchen made the day I decided a recipe was too simple to actually READ. I mean — mix, pour, bake. Easy-peazy, right? …
Seasons of Remembrance, Grief, and Celebration
Seasons of Remembrance, Grief, and Celebration…. The graduation cap hit the ceiling before anyone could stop it. Glitter rained down on the casserole dish. Nobody cared. Somebody’s grandma was weeping — not from sadness, but from the sheer, overwhelming fullness of the moment. Some seasons arrive so loaded with joy …
The Biggest Smile in Church
The biggest smile in church… may belong to God. “Let the little children come to me! Never send them away! For the Kingdom of God belongs to men who have hearts as trusting as these little children’s.” — Luke 18:16 TLB A little boy sat next to us in church …
God’s Spring Cleaning!
Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) Though there have been some cooler temps, Spring is really here! Spring has already sprung, even if we need a jacket, friends. GOD has already given us His “new” life through JESUS CHRIST …