My Dog is a Better Person Than I Am.

I learn a lot from my dog. He has a very short list of priorities and needs. Right now, he’s taking a nap for probably the 12th time today. Shy is a retired race dog. He is a 75 pound greyhound who loves food, sleep, walks, and anything that squeaks. He loves...

Because GOD Said So

Things fall apart more than they ever seem to fall together. I’m learning that the way I respond to things falling apart says much more about me than the way I respond to things falling together. Our bookstore just opened April 9th. It’s very exciting. We...

What’s Thicker Than Blood? Pt.3

I didn’t really understand what it was like to be friends with me until I really understood what it was like for things to fall apart. Sure, I’ve had my fair share of friends come and go for different reasons.  We all have. So, we all know what it’s...

Bumbling Adventures in Boundaries Pt. Two

GOD has created our hearts to be protected. Not with high walls of stone or metal gates riveted together with bitterness and cynicism. I would say I fall victim to those two, but we’re like buddies when we hang out. We have matching leather jackets, and mine is...

DON’T Pray for Rain (Repost)

In case you didn’t go to ReThinkCreative.org last week, which you should do today, here’s my guest post on prayer. This weekend I got to see my sister-in-law in her first full marathon. It was exhausting. I had to take a nap afterwards. All over the town...