Category Archives: Go
What to do when life interrupts you
Last weekend, I was scheduled to run the Savannah ½ Marathon. I’ve never been to Savannah, and had planned a three-day weekend for the trip. I left work on Thursday, and drove to Atlanta, the half-way point between Nashville and … Continue reading
Porn Awareness Week
I just found out that it’s Porn Awareness Week. I had no idea such a thing even existed. So now I get to write about it. Early this week, I read this article by Max Dubinsky. A friend challenged me … Continue reading
Guest Post: Bethany Hamm, To Write Love on Her Arms
Bethany Hamm and I have known each other since Kindergarten. It’s true. While we’ve lived in different cities since then, we managed to stay in touch. I greatly admire Bethany’s creativity, vulnerability, and desire for justice. I am deeply thankful … Continue reading
The blogger version of #FF
Twitter uses a system, called hashtags, to send out information about a certain topic. For example, if I want to be a part of the conversation about the Occupy Wall Street protests, I can send out a tweet using the … Continue reading
Compassion Week Wrap-up
We made it to the last day of Compassion Week, thanks for following along! I said earlier, that without compassion, social justice is hard work. I really believe that. Jesus didn’t just do a lot of great things, he changed … Continue reading
Compassion Week Interview with Jeff Goins
I connected with Jeff Goins earlier this year in my quest to learn more about blogging and writing. Jeff writes an impressive blog, offering advice and encouragement to writers. As I’ve gotten to know Jeff, I started seeing his writing … Continue reading
You can talk the talk, but can you walk the walk?
It’s really easy for me to talk about how great Jesus is. I’ve heard about him since the day I was born; I know his story and a good deal about all the theories and ideas that grew from his … Continue reading
Occupy Your Own Street
Over the last month, I’ve read article after article, seasoned with opinions from Twitter and Facebook, about the Wall Street Protests. I see photos claiming that we’re the 99%, or the 1%, depending on the perspective. I’ve heard agreements and … Continue reading
Mix and match Wednesday: husbands, writing, and being known
It’s noon on Wednesday and I’m just now starting my Wednesday post. I was so busy cleaning and cooking last night, that I didn’t remember it was Tuesday night until 10pm. Since my goal was to be asleep by 10 … Continue reading
Third Way
One of the reasons I joined the Mennonite church several years ago stemmed from relationships with Mennonite friends. I liked the way they lived, and the lessons they taught me. No matter which way I turned in conversation with a … Continue reading
