This is a test to see about Blogging from my blackberry. If it works, perhaps I will be able to find time here and there on my travels to blog some.
Author: Melissa
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For the glory of God and the good of the world.
Blog Craziness
The last couple of days my site has been messed up. That is my technical definition for the complete style mishap that overtook my site. I fixed it tonight although, with all honesty, I have no idea how I did it. Regardless, we are back to our normal broadcast. A few updates. The end of … Continue reading Blog Craziness
I Can See Clearly Now ….
Yesterday I had Lasik surgery. After a couple of years thinking about it and the cost, I finally decided a month ago to do it and it all happened quickly. Which is how I wanted it. I have many weeks of travel this summer and this will be so convienent. For those of you wondering … Continue reading I Can See Clearly Now ….
Mother's Day
I had the family over for lunch on Mother's Day. My mom deserved the day off from cooking and cleaning although she always puts up a geniune fight about it - not wanting to impose or add work to my day. But I enjoy it and don't host often for them. We had a nice … Continue reading Mother's Day
We are family … not.
I've been polling my youth anonymously about the state of our youth ministry. (Thanks to Survey Monkey for free surveys.) I want us to do some honest evaluation over the summer as we think about the next year in youth ministry. I've been here 8 and a half years and that makes it easy to … Continue reading We are family … not.
Day of Silence Creates Some Noise
I already posted about the fact that this Friday, April 25, is World Malaria Day. (Buy a net, save a life.) Well, there is another pesty problem on Friday that is getting under people's skin and spreading ill feelings throughout the community. It's the Day of Silence. According to their website, the DOS,"a project of … Continue reading Day of Silence Creates Some Noise
World Malaria Day – April 25
World Malaria Day is this Friday, April 25th. Malaria is a killer. In Africa, it is the number one killer of children. But it doesn't have to be. Malaria is both a preventable and treatable disease. It can be prevented by giving families and individuals insecticide-treated bed nets to sleep under and taking steps to … Continue reading World Malaria Day – April 25
Working It
I've been robbed. It's so sad. Someone has taken my April. I swear it was just here the other day and then I turn around and... it's gone. If anyone finds it, please return it to me. I miss it and I really, really need it. Last night went to a local showing of Invisible … Continue reading Working It
The Preachers in My Life
I'm one of those weirdos who listens to sermons on days other than Sundays. And I mean, sermons. Not long-winded comments from people in my life who care or a hard-nosed politician on the campaign trail. I listen to real proclamations from folks around the United States. My ipod is loaded with podcasts from select … Continue reading The Preachers in My Life
John, a Man's Man
I was spending some time today reading the different gospel accounts of the Resurrection as I spiritually prepare for the Easter celebration. Those who have read books or Scripture several times know what it is like to suddenly see something new in the words that were not obvious before or that you simply missed because … Continue reading John, a Man's Man
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