Tag Archives: Community
Justice for your city (repost)
Originally posted May 2011 Several years ago, I visited my friend, Sarah, in San Diego. Sarah worked as a Social worker with Catholic Charities at the time, and was aware of the resources that the city had to offer. One … Continue reading
Week in review
I took this week nice and slow, and it went much better than last. I finally feel like I’m back into a rhythm of life. The week included reading, researching, writing, running, and eating fresh vegetables. Here’s a glimpse of … Continue reading
Week in review
This was not a good week. Not at all. Granted, there were great things mixed in with the bad, but to ignore the bad parts wouldn’t be doing them justice. This photo has nothing to do with either, but it’s … Continue reading
Week in review
My friend, Rich, spent a nice vacation in Florida last week. This picture made me smile and I couldn’t resist asking him to share it with you. Vacations are important! However, the internet never takes one. This week I couldn’t … Continue reading
Book Giveaway + Week in review
I really enjoy reading blogs posts. I read as many as I can get my hands on. Here are a few I enjoyed this week that you might have missed. Elizabeth Esther: Grace for leaving. She thinks like me, and … Continue reading
Week in review
Did you catch these posts this week? Nadia Bolz-Weber writes honestly about our need for a solution from addiction. What’s that? You don’t have an addiction? Well, read this for the people who do. Michael Hyatt ventures into talking … Continue reading
How the Pittsburgh Project can motivate you to love your city
As I already mentioned, I volunteered at the 2011 Mennonite Convention in Pittsburgh. My volunteer gig kept me busy in the afternoons, leading high school youth groups from around the country to serve the city. My estimate is that around … Continue reading
Week in review
Looking for new things to read? Here’s what kept me busy all week: Who is Mark Driscoll and what is the kerfuffle about? New book: Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…of sorts by Ian Morgan Cron. … Continue reading
My priorities are in the right place…I think.
I’ve read a lot lately that talks about priorities. Many discussions about where are your priorities. Most of the posts that I read say that the priorities list looks something like this: 1. God 2. Self 3. Husband/Wife 4. Kids … Continue reading
Week in review
Is it Friday already? Here’s what kept me busy all week: Next Monday, we are celebrating the Independence of the United States. We love our country, and we love celebrating. Other countries celebrate, too. My good friend, Shelly, writes about … Continue reading