Adventures in Commode
Okay, so I think I’ve gotten past the “embarrassed to the point of total mortification” stage to talk about it now. A few weeks ago, on a normal, uneventful Sunday morning, I was standing in the choir room at 8:20, getting ready to go on stage to worship. All of us choir members normally gather […]
You Can’t Spell Funeral Without F. U. N.
The title of today’s story is “You Can’t Spell Funeral Without F. U. N.” Nowadays, when someone passes away, we gather together and have what we sometimes call a “memorial service,” or “Going Home Celebration.” It’s a bittersweet time to remember a life well lived in the service of Jesus. And, as I’ve noticed the […]
Cupcakes and a Chupacabra
June…1977. Annie won the Tony for best musical. Stevie Wonder sang “Sir Duke” along with “I’m Your Boogie Man” by KC and the Sunshine Band. “Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo” and “For The Love Of Benji” beat out “McArthur” at the box office. All of my friends in college and I spent most of our […]
A Walk in the Dark
Recently, one of my teachers asked the question, “How many of you believe you are living out God’s design and plan for your lives?” Honestly, I wanted to say yes, but couldn’t, at least not professionally. Socially, I know I’m exactly where I am supposed to be. I’ve spent this week, looking back through my […]
Trust
I got a note this week from a friend of mine that I don’t get to talk to all that often. Part of what she wrote was, “Hey there! You are someone that has always inspired me with your relationship with God. I can admit that I yearn for that. As my life gets more […]
Dad
It’s the best Bible story on forgiveness that’s rarely told in churches and Sunday School lessons–and even less rarely understood. It explains why our reflecting Christ’s forgiveness to our enemies is such a crucial part of his plan to draw the world to himself. The story is found in Matthew 18:21-35. Therefore, the kingdom of […]