Some time ago, the video, “First World Problems Read By Third World People”, traveled across social media. Adults and children in Haiti read problems as viewed by those who live in first world countries. They say lines such as, “I hate it when my phone charger won’t reach my bed.” “My mint gum makes my... Continue Reading →
Church in the Wal-Mart Parking Lot
I’m mostly a Target shopper, however, I really needed an additional memory stick for my camera, and Wal-Mart’s price was noticeably cheaper. In my neighborhood, Target and Wal-Mart are across the street from each other. It doesn’t seem possible, but Hamline Ave is the divider between two very different and distinct worlds. As I was... Continue Reading →
Enjoying God
In my childhood years, each Sunday morning church service would include an offertory prayer. Often, we would sing: Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, And take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your... Continue Reading →
good goodbyes + happy hellos 