During our Thanksgiving travels to/from southern Illinois, I picked up a bunch of cat litter containers a friend has been saving for me. When she first asked if I could use them, I gave my pat answer, “Sure!” knowing it wouldn’t be hard to find a use for a bucket[Read more]
During my visits to southern Illinois last month, my mother and I did some much needed sorting and organizing in her attic. I love that she trusts me with this task. My mother is the person who taught me to see potential in everything, so I know it’s hard for[Read more]
Several months ago, I agreed to preach on Pentecost Sunday, at the church where my parents worship, in southern Illinois. I like pulpit supply work, especially when the obligation provides an excuse for my little family to visit my parents for a few days. But as the dates for this[Read more]
I’m a chain! Well, sort of. I think, technically, I’m about to be part of a franchise – same name, different managers – but that’s not the point. The point is I have something tangible and productive I can do that complements what I’m working on here. My mother has[Read more]