Wild Sometimes
When you were little, what kind of person did you think God expected you to be? I wish I had shared the outlook of a little boy I know. We recently celebrated the story of Jesus’s baptism, and when the teacher asked, “I wonder where you are in the story- I wonder what...
Words from a Clay Pot
Allow me to introduce you to the clay pot I keep on my desk at home. I made it in second grade and when it speaks to me, I listen because it has important things to say. It reminds me about secrets and perfectionism and shame. Are you a perfectionist? It’s one of...
Wayward Crayons and a Box for Us All
There are books for children and then there are books for ALL OF US that only look like they’re for children. The Day the Crayons Came Home, Drew Daywalt’s hilarious, profound story about Duncan and his wayward crayons, is the latter, a must have for EVERYONE on...
Your teeth are as white as newly shorn sheep. Really.
Flickr photo by Cameron Chamberlain, creative commons When kids begin third grade in my church, our congregation gives each child a Bible, embossed with his/her name. Sarah was so excited to get hers that as soon as she got home, she ran to her bedroom and started...
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