This is a cringeworthy saying and worthy of all expulsion that the Christian life is meant to be lived in community. Olive Revised Version.
The Ties that Bind
Making a 180
All that time I could have been falling in love... In my defense, I didn't know I would like Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart." I always seemed to hear the beginning "turn around"part. Weird. If I recognized it while scanning my radio stations, I would hurriedly move along to the next station preset. Recently, I was … Continue reading Making a 180
Here Slums the Bride
A mini-rant about a major problem. How about we stop pointing fingers at one part of the body, and hold out a helping hand to the other.
Herculean Labors
People watch the Olympics for two sports: swimming (how many medals can we conceivably give Michael Phelps before is neck breaks), and gymnastics - because there's nothing more exciting to a sedentary society than undersized teenagers doing flips and twirls on equipment the rest of us would fall off of immediately. Recently, someone tweeted a … Continue reading Herculean Labors
The Pleasure of Speed
Running Away. "I don't run." "If you see me running, something is chasing me." "Some people just aren't made for running." I've thought these things. I've said these things. I believed those things. Every time I did, I lost a part of my identity. Running Back to Where I Belong One day, I was pondering some … Continue reading The Pleasure of Speed
From Seedling to Mighty Oak
Recently, I promoted New Creation at a book fair. It took a week to be ready. I made bookmarks. Bought a stand for a sign. Printed a price sign. Paid the entry fee. Bought candy to set on the table. Left the house at 8:30 am and got back home at 9 pm. Sold one book. Spring … Continue reading From Seedling to Mighty Oak
My Epic Writer’s Life
Writing and Discipleship: the Two Towers of my life.
Fruit from the Olive Tree 