falling vs. being in love

If you have not gotten engaged/married I should warn you of something… if you do get engaged/married you will be warned about the perils of love and relationships. People will be very good at letting you know that that loving feeling won’t always last, that love will sometimes be a choice, and that marriage is [...]

Christian Blogging- A Postmodern Phenomenon?

Why do so many Christians chose to blog? Is it a passive way to share our faith? Practice for being the next Martian Luther? Or is it simply a postmodern search for truth?
I’m reading “Christian Doctrine” by Millard Erickson (who names there kid Millard? and can you call him “Mill” or “Lard” for short?) for [...]

stench

If I think about him, the scent still comes to mind. I was at the coffeehouse this morning, like I am every Tuesday and Thursday morning, when a man walked in. I think I will remember him for a long time, but hopefully not by his smell. He was the worst smelling person I have [...]

the state of the world #2

Just something to think about no matter what your political stance is. Everything has a cost. The war in Iraq thus far…

the state of the world #1

Girl, 11, Sexually Assaulted by 20 Boys
Maybe it’s because I know so many 11 year old girls.
Maybe it’s because it happened in Milwaukee, so close to where I grew up.
But this just breaks my heart and maddens me at the same time.
Sometimes I wonder where you are God.
Sometimes I wonder where the Church is.
Oh why?

8 cents in the tip jar

Have you ever had a job that was below you? A job that you felt under valued, under utilized, and definitely under paid? Have you ever had bad boss? One you felt treated you and the other employees unjustly? Have you ever had a boss you just know you could do better than?
I think most [...]