In the Bible, when an important person is going to be born, we often get a family tree or a description of the person’s birth
Read MoreHave you ever heard anyone use the phrase, “Good times. Noodle salad.” (Lots of NOs.) I’m not surprised. I’ve actually used this phrase on and
Read MoreI’ll never forget my last private lesson with my clarinet instructor in college. For about a year, I had lived the life of a clarinet
Read MoreThe seasons of Advent and Christmas always bring with them a plethora of traditions. We have traditions that are cultural, traditions that have been passed
Read MoreWhen our family adopted our Jack Russell terrier Wishbone almost exactly ten years ago, I was a rookie to having a dog. As a middle
Read MoreWhen April and I moved from Illinois to Michigan to begin our seminary training, we were excited to be out of the fast-paced, insulated life
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, I loved celebrating Thanksgiving at my Grandma’s house. Grandma started cooking before the sun came up, and she had the
Read MoreWhen I was in 5th grade, I was a pretty goofy looking kid. It was my first year of having to wear glasses. I was
Read MoreWhen word about a new virus discovered in China began making the news in 2019, I started thinking about making a sourdough starter. You see,
Read MoreI don’t know how many of you know this, but my favorite movie for many years was the late 80s classic, “Bill and Ted’s Excellent
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