beautiful mess: relationships…
Relationships are like brussels spouts. They are good for you, but sometimes they stink. [F’real. This is some real talk, right here.] I’ve been married for 24 years [that’s dog years but whatever] and I’ve been dumb enough to make a gazillion...
seeds, fruits, and nuts…
Throughout the gospels we see Jesus allegorize spiritual growth through mustard seeds, vineyards, gardens, and fields to harvest. Basically, horticulture was Jesus’ jam! I don’t know about you, but when I read those passages they are beautiful, but almost...![public displays of [church] affection…](http://www.biancaolthoffarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Screen-shot-2010-09-22-at-8.12.45-AM.png)
public displays of [church] affection…
Before anyone gets out a red letter and sows it to my chest, I would like to make a case, state the issue, and let the jury decide. [Maybe it’s my inner forensic nerd coming out, but my secret dreams of being the District Attorney for Law & Order SVU are...
servant to all…
It was Jesus who came to earth to serve. He even stated in the gospels that he who wants to be first must be a servant of all. (WordNerds can check out Mark 9:35. [Drops mic]) So why can’t I get it through my thick skull?! It’s like I need to run into a wall a million...
glorious ruins…
Walking the streets of Thessaloniki is quite a treat. Bustling shoppers, street owners with loud voices are calling back and forth, in what would assume to be a regular city. But deeply seeped in the foundation of the city is history rich with truth. The apostle Paul...
I’m a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and my husband, Matt. [You might not find this funny, but I laugh at myself, so it all balances out.]
