A Body in Motion

Every year, our church has a Christmas Presentation. They are always incredibly impressive and they always display the Christmas story and a gospel message that is both breathtaking and grand. I got to be part of the behind-the-scenes crew for this year’s...

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

“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?

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

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

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.”...