We have a pug. Her name is Molly Mollypop. She is almost nine years old, and she is a clown. When we got Molly, we had no idea just how crazy our life would become. She is nuts, and has completely changed our lives. So when I saw The Pug List, by Alison Hodgson, I…
Coffee Break – 07.25.2016
On this day in history: In 1832, the first recorded railroad accident in U.S. history occurred when four people were thrown off a vacant car on the Granite Railway near Quincy, Massachusetts. In 1854, the paper collar was patented by Walter Hunt, and in 1871, Seth Wheeler patented perforated wrapping paper. And, in 1946, the…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-14
This week’s passage is one the first passages that I memorized as a kid at church camp. I can still remember sitting behind the retreat center, on the sidewalk, working on this passage with my camp family group. And it is still with me now. You can see this passage for yourself in 1 Peter…
Seeking Hope When All Feels Hopeless
Last week, I joined several others from our church on a short term mission trip to the White Mountain Apache tribe in southern Arizona. That was a great trip, and really reopened my eyes to what others may be facing in their own lives. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Desert Landscape”] This trip was a perfect opportunity to…
Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone With Short Term Missions
Later this week, I am headed out with two of my kids to American Indian Christian Mission, near Show Low, Arizona. The three of us are really excited about this short term missions opportunity! [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Short Term Missions”] Trips like this one are always cause both excitement and some amount of trepidation for me….
Top Posts For June 2016
Summer is in full swing around here. The kids are in the middle of summer camps and other activities and trips. Our church’s mission trip to American Indian Christian Mission is just around the corner, and the AC has been running non stop. Pretty typical summer, actually… [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Top Posts For June 2016″] July…