by danking | Oct 2, 2012 | Miscellaneous
There is a house I pass on the way to take my daughter to school that always catches my eye. It’s a stately place, with a columned front porch that could likely fit the entire lower level of my house with room to spare. While the house itself is impressive,...
by Jessica Bolyard | Sep 6, 2012 | Faith, Family, Fellowship
I am amazed by the ways my little girl teaches me. I think that’s how it often is for many of us: in becoming parents, we think we’re going to be the teachers. We think it’s all up to us to impart knowledge and life skills and directions for life. On good days, we...
by Jessica Bolyard | Aug 28, 2012 | Faith, Family, Fellowship
An early morning news show yesterday morning had me huffing and “tsk”ing at the screen the same way I’ve seen men scream and shout at football games. The story I was watching wasn’t particularly controversial. It wasn’t about politics or religion. It didn’t attack...
by Jessica Bolyard | Aug 23, 2012 | Faith
Ever since I began my journey with Christ, I have felt a little like a project – a work in progress. I feel like I should walk around, most of the time, with a sign on my chest: “Please pardon my mess. I’m under construction.” Sometimes it feels healthy. I know...
by Jessica Bolyard | Aug 16, 2012 | Faith
This morning, soon after my daughter woke up, something caught her eye. “Mama, LOOK! M’s! Lots and lots of M’s! I see them, do you?!” She was so excited – so pleased with herself and with whatever it was that she was seeing. Eager to get on board with the...