Narrow-Minded

Does it ever make you uncomfortable believing there’s just one way to know God? It makes me uncomfortable sometimes.  I’m a people pleaser. I want everyone to be happy. I really want everyone to like me. I hate knowing people are annoyed with me or think I am...

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...