There aren't a lot of things I'm certain of in life. There are some obvious things I am certain of like gravity, the negative effects of reality television on our culture, and the existence of Smurfs. One of the things I am more certain of than ever is I will disappoint others. I have all … Continue reading I Will Disappoint You.
Author: Melissa
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For the glory of God and the good of the world.
The One in Which I Killed a Bird
The other day I killed a bird. On purpose. It was a mercy killing but still. I killed Antoine. (I don't know if it the bird was a boy or if his name was Antoine but it looked like an Antoine.) This is a big deal. It's a big deal because I don't kill. Really. … Continue reading The One in Which I Killed a Bird
How My Niece Schooled Me on the Playground
Recently, I was at a local park with my family for my nephew's cub scout picnic. During some down time, I took my five-year-old niece down the hill to the playground to burn off some energy and enjoy the gorgeous spring day. She went straight for the swings. After hopping up in the seat and … Continue reading How My Niece Schooled Me on the Playground
Dancing with Papa
On the last Sunday of April, my dad took my 5 year old niece on a date. Every year our local public school district puts on two dances for girls in grades kindergarten through fifth and a man in her life. Sometimes it is a dad or a grandpa or an uncle. Sometimes it is … Continue reading Dancing with Papa
Learning to Sit Before You Run
One of the things we tell people over and over again as we prepare to travel to spend time with our mission partners around the world is that relationships trump projects. Always. Every culture that I've spent time with values relationships over projects - except American culture. Obviously, this is a generalization but I believe … Continue reading Learning to Sit Before You Run
Quit Searching
Several years ago, I was packed in a church van sitting next to an adorable little boy named Cole who was probably three or four years old. He was in his little booster seat with a portable VHS player and we were movies buddies. I'm sure his mom packed a few movies for the never-ending … Continue reading Quit Searching
Embracing the Adventure
It is unfortunate that it often takes bad times or painful experiences to sometimes wake us up to beautiful things around us. Like an extra long winter makes us euphoric for the sun and a little warmth. Or like a crazy busy season of work leads us to crash and slowly remember the joy and … Continue reading Embracing the Adventure
Curbside Service
There used to be a show on HGTV called Junk Brothers. Steve and Jim Kelley were two men on a mission. Each night they would go out in search of items destined for the trash, but which they believed had the potential to be fixed up, redone and made over into stunning pieces of furniture worthy of … Continue reading Curbside Service
A Sent Church
I don't know if I can honestly say I've ever been more proud to be a member of the family of First Baptist Church, Jefferson City, then I was this past Sunday. That is saying a lot because I've had many moments where I've been humbled and proud of FBCJC. Like any of the multitude … Continue reading A Sent Church
Morning Light
My weekend took a serious nose dive on Friday due to a pain in the butt. Some of you had the same thing happen on Friday but you are thinking of a co-worker or boss or date or family member. But I mean a literal pain in the butt. Long story very short: I'm suffering … Continue reading Morning Light
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