If you've ever wondered why kids are so drawn to video games - wonder no more. My 13-year-old son is here to tell you the answer with a poem he wrote for school: Video games are the best. When you see the controller waiting for you like a piece of chocolate. Not knowing what game … Continue reading Why video games are “the best”
Month: January 2016
Writer’s block
I don't know how long one has to write before they can consider themselves 'a writer.' But since I am experiencing writer's block, I guess I'll just go with it. Thankfully a dead guy spoke to me about it during my reading this morning. And I think I'm gonna put my pen down and listen... … Continue reading Writer’s block
Don’t bark back.
As a parent, I'm always trying to teach my kids some lesson or another. We're supposed to, right? It says so right there on page 36 in the Parenting Manual (page 2 in the Cliff Notes version). But it seems the more I talk, the less they listen. Jesus has many names in the Bible. … Continue reading Don’t bark back.
Kid art.
To this very day, my hubby proudly displays our son's first scribbles on his desk at work. It's a beautiful composition of crayon, drool, and applesauce. Those first pieces are so captivating. Each one was like seeing the magician pulling a rabbit out of his hat for the very first time... until the rabbit started … Continue reading Kid art.
Boring is underrated.
"Boring is underrated." This was a favorite quote of a man in our home group. In theory, I would say I got what he meant. It would spark in me at least a few moments of appreciation after I thought about it. I could even sing along to Weird Al Yankovic's "First World Problems" with … Continue reading Boring is underrated.
Can I get a witness?!?
Yesterday I met my neighbor’s dad for the first time, and before I even learned his name he was sharing miracles God did in his life. As a retired pastor, he is still bubbling over with joy in what God has done. I loved, loved, loved how he couldn't keep them to himself! Once he … Continue reading Can I get a witness?!?
Wonderful Word for a New Year
Plagiarism is so much easier in 2016. All you have to do is cut and paste. Here's some awesome words for the new year I stole from a dead guy. But don't look at me, the Christian History Institute (who steal from dead guys and gals for a living) took it first. "January 1, … Continue reading Wonderful Word for a New Year
How to know if it’s time to shed a few pounds??
How do you know it's time to shed a few pounds? When your teenage son starts poking at your double chin, fascinated as he watches the fat swaying in the sunlight. Of course I was gracious and tried to give him an easy out by asking if it was that noticeable. Matter of factly he … Continue reading How to know if it’s time to shed a few pounds??
Nuggets of Nourishment 