As part of an active leadership team in one of our church’s singles groups, I regularly facilitate table discussions on the evening’s topic. Inevitably, our status as singles and how it’s seen and treated like cooties comes up. It has been especially difficult for many of our singles as, over the last several months, various…
Unexpected Practice for Marriage:
I remember once I used to work in a restaurant. I worked alongside a man who was only a few years older than me, but he acted like the Great Old Wise One when it came to religion. His name was Bill. I didn’t dislike him, but he wasn’t my favorite coworker, either. He was…
May I Interrupt Your Dreams
My son, My daughter, I know that you have dreams and ambitions and desires and plans. I know that you want to succeed in this life that I have given you. I know that you want to be happy and have love, joy, and peace in your life. I know that you want to accomplish…
Fitness: It Starts Way Inside
I’m a wannabe fitness fanatic. Though I hit the gym every week, my weight fluctuates. That’s because the bottom line is in order to lose weight, I have to burn more calories than I consume. That is very challenging when I love to eat! Those of you who are really into this already know this.…