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Overwhelmed by NEED: Help Well

What’s a conscientious Christian to do in the midst of overwhelming need? When the people whose lives intersect with ours have needs that threaten to consume the time/energy/generosity of everyone around them, how can we remain true to the call of Christ (and help them) without burning out or wanting to run away? I suspect […]

Just Be HONEST

It’s PINK Tuesday and I am on the road… again. In the air, rather, and en route to the gathering of some of my favorite kinds of folks – youthworkers. Tired. Overworked. A little cranky. A little crazy. (Sounds a LOT like ME!)   You can ask them – my family will tell you that […]

one hundred (a PINK Tuesday post)

One hundred is a big number. A sizable number. One worth noting. If you’re a collector and you have one hundred items in your collection, it’s worth sharing with others (possibly worth investing in your own museum for proper showcasing)! If you’re a cook, the day that your personal specialties numbers one hundred dishes is […]

Excuse Me, Ma’am? Your GIFTS are SHOWING!

When I was in Jr. High, the really gifted kids went to SEEK. I’m not sure what it stands for – I guess I never did know – but it was clear that the SEEK kids were at least a notch above the rest of us, since they were allowed to escape Mr. Vega’s social […]