missions · my journey

missing opportunities…

Back in November 2011, I was so sure that I would be spending this exact week in Costa Rica with Lifetree Adventures / Operation Kid-2-Kid and VIVA Network loving, hugging, playing, and sharing God's love with hundreds of children.  So much has changed in the last four months.  I'm back in a local church.  My… Continue reading missing opportunities…

kids funnies, warm & fuzzies

uhm…but I don’t think she’s a Christian…

me:  who's your favorite singer?B (6th grader):  uhm... well.... (squirmish...)me:  you don't wanna tell me?B:  well, but I don't think she's a Christian...me: it's okay... B:  i like Adele... but i don't think she's a Christian because i think she curses...me:  oh, I like Adele too!B:  really?  oh... okay.. i really like her... (with excitement!) Hahahaha.. hilarious… Continue reading uhm…but I don’t think she’s a Christian…

kidmin

#1 reason for having consistent volunteers in kidmin

Ever have moments in your life that's forever etched into your memory?  I have many of those... and for some reason, two of many memories have to do with this topic. I happen to be walking by when a preschool boy stopped in his tracks, looked at his Sunday School teacher who was off-rotation, and… Continue reading #1 reason for having consistent volunteers in kidmin

christian life · kidmin · my journey

Don’t Tell God What To Do…

Yup... I did just that!!!  I know, I should have known better... but I was burnt out. I was tired.  I was hurt.  I was frustrated.  I was annoyed. When I left my last church, I took few months off.  When I started to talk to God about my next ministry, I put a huge… Continue reading Don’t Tell God What To Do…

randoms stuff

Start Something That Matters!

I first found out about TOMS back in 2008, and instantly I was intrigued. In 2009, I bought four pairs of TOMS shoes not only because I thought they were cute, but I loved the business model that Blake Mycoskie had started! When I found out that Blake was giving out 2 books for us… Continue reading Start Something That Matters!