Welcome to my new blog design! I'm incredibly excited about the look and layout and most appreciative to Becca at EWebscapes for her hard work on making my dream and reality. I couldn't be more pleased. This was my birthday gift to myself and worth the pennies. Happy Thanksgiving everyone and thanks for being faithful … Continue reading New Design
Author: Melissa
Pastor | Ragamuffin | Family | Friends
For the glory of God and the good of the world.
Random Friend Questions
1. What is your occupation? Youth Pastor 2. Do you like banana sandwiches? Nope 3. What are you listening to right now? The sound of my keyboard as I type 4. What was the last thing you ate? Chocolate-covered peanuts 5. Do you wish on stars? Nope 6. If … Continue reading Random Friend Questions
7 Random Things About Me
I've been tagged by my friend Midwest Nest with a meme to list seven random things about myself. I've thought on this all day, have started a list three times, and nothing has come to me. Not even one. Maybe I don't know what classifies as random or maybe I don't find many things in … Continue reading 7 Random Things About Me
Cell Phones and Worship
Saw this on Zach Lind's blog and found it hilarious! 🙂 Enjoy. (PS - Lind is the drummer for the band Jimmy Eat World.)
To Boycott or Not to Boycott
Recently, I've received some emails and Facebook invitations related to the upcoming movie The Golden Compass. The emails have been full of warnings of the supposed motive of the author, Philip Pullman, who is a vocal athiest. I have not read these books nor have researched the author but I am concerned. Not about the … Continue reading To Boycott or Not to Boycott
Dear Kailey
Good Morning, Kailey. You need to blog on your website. Like yesterday. It is completely selfish of you to come here and read my site and not leave the littlest bit of word on your blog. Get to it. Love,Melissa
Kristen in Uganda
One of my former youth, Kristen Vogel, is working in Uganda for the next two years as part of the Halo Foundation. Kristen has committed two years to serving as an International HALO Ambassador, and moved to Uganda in September 2007. She is directing HALO programs in three orphanages in Kenya, three programs in Uganda, … Continue reading Kristen in Uganda
Tears From the Saints
My new favorite song by the Leeland. The song is titled Tears From the Saints. Lyrics:There are many prodigal sonsOn our city streets they runSearching for shelterThere are homes broken downPeople’s hopes have fallen to the groundFrom failuresThis is an emergency!There are tears from the saintsFor the lost and unsavedWe’re crying for them come back … Continue reading Tears From the Saints
Belarusian Choir
Tonight we hosted the Belarusian National Christian Choir for part of their US tour. My dad has helped coordinate this portion of the tour and although he has put in a lot of work, it has been worth it. They gave a tremendous performance. By the time they return to Belarus on Monday, they will … Continue reading Belarusian Choir
New Blog Design Coming
I'm very excited about a new blog designed that I will be debuting very soon here at Wonderings and Wanderings! I can't wait. I think you'll really enjoy it. It definitely reflects this sight and me. And its all about me, right? Right? Tonight's c-group was great. The youth were more wound up then usual … Continue reading New Blog Design Coming
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