Church and Football. Besides both being traditionally held on Sunday, do they have any other similarities? Read on... For those that don't like football, or have been living under a rock, you may not be as fully versed with the Saga of Tim Tebow. One of the greatest college football quarterbacks ever, Tim Tebow is … Continue reading Body & Bureaucracy
Hobbies
Football and Family Snuggles
Let me start out by saying that football is my favorite sport. I didn't grow up watching it though. My dad was not a football-watching father. If he had been things might have been different in my life. For one thing, I probably would have ended up as a Chicago Bears fan instead of a … Continue reading Football and Family Snuggles
Dance in October
Two scenes: Scene 1: A man and woman standing in shame, holding haphazardly sewn fig leaves over their naked bodies. Around them slithers the devil-indwelt snake listening to God pronouncing judgment on their sin. The first prophecy God speaks is to the Devil, his voice ringing through the garden of Eden. "And I will put … Continue reading Dance in October
It Happened One Night
I still remember that horrifying day in December of 2008. I spent the evening in my room, typing away on a fictional story that I absolutely loved. In fact, of the 69 stories on my computer, this one quickly became a favorite. I enjoyed the characters; I thought the plot flowed. I was either just … Continue reading It Happened One Night
Ecclesiastes for the Gridiron
I like sports because it provides a microcosm of human nature from which to draw spiritual or personal applications. On the way home from church today, I listened to ESPN radio as they analyzed football teams and it got me thinking about two teams with very similar colors (red and yellow/gold) but very different seasons. … Continue reading Ecclesiastes for the Gridiron
A Binary Thinker in a Colorful World
I thought I should write this short post as an explanation to those that may read my blog and think "that's seems a little dogmatic for her to say." The reply to the statement that my posts are dogmatic would be "of course." The only shades of gray I see are black and white. I … Continue reading A Binary Thinker in a Colorful World
Careful, or you’ll end up in my novel.
What do I do for fun? I write. It took me several months before I would admit that to people when they asked what my hobby was. I don't know why I was so shy about my favorite past-time. (What will they think if I admit I like to write? Have they heard of this … Continue reading Careful, or you’ll end up in my novel.
Fruit from the Olive Tree 