I woke up this early morning. I know that the Bible says that God never sleeps (Psalm 121:4) but I might have been up before Jesus this morning. It was still dark at 5am, with just a hint of daybreak coming. I stumbled out of bed groping my way around the Read more…
For my kids, this is maybe the best week of the summer. Cousins show up to sleep on the floor (or stay up way too late–sorry Aunt Jodi!) and spend a week at Sports Camp! It’s our church’s alternative to the legendary Vacation Bible School. Now if your church still Read more…
I wish I could run and jump like this guy. And he does it for the glory of Jesus. My parkour might usher me into the presence of Jesus–literally.
Isaac joined the fraternity of the bike-wrecked today. It was bound to happen at some point this summer. He’s not really an adventurous kid; he’s pretty likely to play it safe, not take chances, not risk unless he’s fairly certain that he’s going to come out on top. He was Read more…
Levi is in a fancy-pants high school choir called Master Singers. They truly are a talented choir, singing difficult music and doing so with style and class. I am grateful for the music education that my son is receiving, for the skills he is developing, and for the students he Read more…
Every parent should volunteer at the schools their children attend. Not only is it fun, but it’s educational! Each time I get to chaperone a field trip, haul a stage set around, or direct one of the field day activities I consider it a win. I get to hang out Read more…
I don’t know if I ever thought about it quite that way before, but I think it’s true. The life I live, the story I am writing with my life will be the legacy that I leave behind. When my time on this terrestrial ball is over, my story will Read more…
Every once in a while I run across a video (or a real live person!) who makes me want to sing. Like this. Check out their other stuff, too. It’s sonic goodness.
Last night we rolled out to hear the 4th & 5th grade choir/band/orchestra concert. Tonight we attended the 7th & 8th grade choir/band concert. What a difference 4 years makes. The elementary school kids sounded like, well, like elementary school kids. They did their best, worked hard all year long, Read more…
most of the day went Kim’s way. I say “most” because she is, after all, still “mom,” which brings a certain level of responsibility that cannot be shrugged off, even one day of the year! But this past Sunday was pretty much a win for Kim. We dedicated our four Read more…