The Archives
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Thursdays are a great day to try something new.
A scene that describes my early mornings lately: waking up early to grab a cup of coffee and cast vision to bold ideas. Like, really bold ideas. On Tuesdays that means teaching a class before my “real” job. On Wednesdays it’s a Bible study. On Thursdays it’s project planning. I didn’t really set out to…
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We’re faithful planters who work together and don’t give up.
Smells of meat and rice interlaced with turmeric, coriander, and cumin wafted from the kitchen. Folding chairs lined the walls of the living room, save for a corner where a table of desserts covered the surface. Music with beats and tones that blended in the Middle East saturated the air we mingled in. Travis and…
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Two podcasts that have nothing to do with refugees.
There are a few things teaching me how to be more wise with my time right now: Sticking to my social media time limits (usually.) Writing down mostly reasonable goals with a box beside each one so I can feel the satisfaction of checking it off when I’m finished. Podcasts. Let’s talk about number 3….
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Jesus: the Savior who invited us to breakfast.
The Next Friday: a reflection on Easter Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” John 21:12 Last week I shared some Good Friday thoughts with you. It was cold and rainy, and taking on the task of recounting the reasons and ways Jesus died was heavy. Nothing about death, or being wrong, is easy…