archive of blog posts
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Of Snow. And Fathers who go out in the cold
It’s been cold around here, or so my Facebook feed keeps reminding me. Anything below freezing seems to be an event in these here Southern parts, and I resist the urge to laugh out loud. I mean, just because I grew up on top of an Appalachian “mountain” doesn’t mean I get to make fun…
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The Backstory: Army, Steel, and Tornadoes
My Backstory series offers stories about my upbringing and background. You can find the whole series under the category “Biography,” if you’re interested. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eventually my Dad made it to graduation – I don’t remember how he scrounged up a suit for graduation, but he did. He shared a nerve-wracking group dinner with his principal…
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The Backstory: Italian roots
My friend John has been blogging recently about his journey from legalism to rebellion to faith. His posts are honest and shine light into one man’s discovery of Grace. Inspired by John’s work, my Backstory series offers memories and moments from my past. I’ve lived long enough that, while the story of my life is far…
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Natalee Whitesell on Finding Hope in Mental Illness | Ken Wytsma
I’ve found that the communities/individuals that were the most healing were first Spirit driven, then solution driven. Jesus loves His church and I believe He’s calling the church to fight for the mentally oppressed. It may require the church wrestling a bit. Shedding some old skins. But that’s always a good thing. The people/churches that…
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Quotidian
You know what’s a bitch? Having to make the switch from “vacation sleep schedule” to “workday sleep schedule.” Bleh.


