The weary old farmer hooked his thumbs into his dusty bib overalls and looked over all he had done asking himself, “Is this how God felt?” He remembered to thank Him in that moment. He thanked Him that planting had gone smoothly and for all the help it took every year to get it done, but mostly … [Read more...] about A Sunflower’s Face
Learning to Live Blog
Who Am I?
It was August 2002, my first day of college. I sat near the front with my new notebook and wildly pricey textbook, eager to begin when my Intro to Sociology professor hit me with the hardest question I have ever been asked, "Who Are You?" BUT! There's always a but, right? You cannot state … [Read more...] about Who Am I?
Jesus Date
Have you ever heard of, or been on, a Jesus date? Just as the name states, it is simply a date with Jesus. A special time carved out just to focus on your relationship with your best friend. It sounds simple. Unless you're an adult, or a parent, or a child, or a human that lives on planet … [Read more...] about Jesus Date
52 Dresses
No, I sadly do not actually own 52 different dresses, but I did wear a dress on 52 different days in 2019. This plight began at the end of 2018 when I noticed my church attire was suddenly sorely lacking. Tattered jeans and a mostly clean blouse or sweater had become the norm for Sunday … [Read more...] about 52 Dresses
Onion Christian
I am blessed to get to be a part of my church's children ministry and one way I help out is by teaching what we call children's moment one, sometimes two, Sundays per month. Children's moment is a short children's sermon during church before the kids leave the sanctuary for children's … [Read more...] about Onion Christian