It’s 105 and she’s out on the swing in the carport. I see her, swinging back and forth, with her dark glasses in place. The motion helps the Alzheimer’s patient much like the rocking helps the Autistic child. As I watch, I am struck by how tragic it all is. You learn...
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movers for moms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Ryw3xF40s For me, the timing couldn't be more perfect. I'm trying to be more intentional about giving (and dealing with my excess). As I write this, it's possessions month in [the 7 project]. And that means we need to give some things...
church = life together?
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and falls and does not have another to help. ~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 I grew up in the church. Sunday school, Vacation Bible...
a little bit of [laundry] lovin’
It's Wednesday evening and you've got a big presentation Thursday afternoon. You go to your closet to discover the outfit you want to wear is dirty. "That's okay" you think, "I'll just wash it." But just after you start the load, your washing machine breaks. So you...
how to feed the hungry [from our excess]
Picture this. Your church fellowship hall filled to capacity. There are people...
addiction to ministry [part two]
[serialposts]“We need to get together sometime.” I said this to my friend as I...
addiction to ministry [part one]
[serialposts]What is wrong with me? I came to church with stress hanging on me...
the joys and challenges of working with refugees, part two
[serialposts]Over the past year, as I’ve had a crash course in refugee...
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