I am planning on continuing my thoughts/story from the last post, but am throwing in a quick infomercial. Yesterday I was assigned a developmental editor for my book. This is the person who steers the content of my work in the same direction. If my writing were a river, he makes sure it leads to …
Category Archives: Youth Ministry
The Red Can
I’m kind of a scrooge when it comes to the Christmas season. I won’t get into the specifics, but some of the central themes of Christmas in our culture give me more indigestion than cheer. Forgive me. One of my primary indigestion inducing locations is the shopping mall. A couple months ago I was walking …
Whispers
-Signing away all of my rights…ahh hem, I mean my book contract- Well, well, well…having three weeks off of work and school was incredible. Super needed for Janny and I. Here is a snapshot of some of the festivities: -Mini Road Trip Vacation for 4 days-Family Christmas Festivities…Really good time with fam. Also, VERY difficult …
Looking
With deadlines creeping up and expectations increasing, I stare at my computer as I attempt to offer my limited wisdom and experience through the medium of writing. I am brought to my knees: May your kingdom come, your will be done. May your dream unfold today and may I participate with you in bringing about …
Papers, Books and Companions
A deep sigh of relief and accomplishment has taken me over after finishing my first semester of graduate school. Although overshadowed by the pain of losing our first child, it was an incredible time of learning, conversation and growth. It is a ton of work, but I love it. In fact, I have just decided …