The longer we have been uprooted– without a church home– the more cynical I find I am becoming. Cynical about church. Cynical about Christians. Cynical about those safe, pat answers and cliche little rote sayings we taught our kids and tossed around to one another at church, Bible studies, and other activities. “If it’s God’s […]
Blogging and Hobbies
Blogging and hobbies. They sound like a contradiction in terms, don’t they? If you’ve blogged for more than a couple of years, you know what I mean. After 10 years of blogging… TEN YEARS of blogging… it sounds almost hypocritical to me to have a hobby. Why is that? Many people get started blogging because […]
Skills for Life
As I was eating breakfast this morning, I noticed the new issue of Popular Mechanics laying on the table. The cover boasted of 42 Things You Should Know How to Do at Any Age. I’m “any age”, so it intrigued me. What skills do I not have yet that I should have? And what should […]
Oahu from the Air
The island of Oahu has some of the most spectacular terrain. You can explore everything from blue green bays full of coral reefs and sea turtles to some of the most stunning, lush mountain peaks. While many prefer to do this up close, others choose to see it from the air. My husband has always […]