Innocence August 13, 2009

Why am I so obsessed with board games?
A friend me asked me this the other day, and I really had no answer for him. Then. I think its the innocence of them. Not only do they take me back to happy memories growing up with my family, but they’re good therapy in my chaotic world. [...]

This and That June 1, 2009

Do you know when God puts people in your path, you know it? Like you’re having a rough day, and a total stranger says just the right thing to stop you in your tracks, and you’re like… ‘wow, God, I needed that. Thanks.’ or a new friendship develops that you just know is heavensent? When [...]

The evening where Katie enjoys a concert. March 22, 2009

Last night was amazing. A friend invited me to a Phil Whickham benefit concert in Lancaster, which I almost didn’t go to. I’m so glad I did. So the adventure began with a post-it note worth of directions and two route 33s. After driving on 33 for a while without seeing another 33, we decide [...]

Apples to Oranges January 10, 2009

Found a great article today on the difference between devotional and exegetical study of scripture.
Exegetical study: “This way of reading Scripture has as its goal understanding the meaning of the biblical text for the larger purpose of drawing theological, doctrinal, or homiletical conclusions from it. It involves using various methods of biblical study, such as: [...]

January 4, 2009

Roadhouse is on… yet again. dunno why i enjoy this movie so much. maybe because its the mysterious knight rides in and ’sets things to right’… oh well.
this is my favorite part:
People who really wanna have a good time won’t [...]

Classically Casual With A Hint Of Urban Sex Appeal December 14, 2008

It has definitely been a whirlwind week and a thoughtful weekend so far. and it isn’t even sunday yet. ok maybe it is, but only by two minutes.
highlights:
White Horse, by Taylor Swift.
Tree-hugger songs that actually made me want to pray… so I did. baby steps, right?
Conversations with friends very thought provoking.
Interesting thought from a [...]

‘The Art of Manliness’ November 30, 2008

heehee. I came across the “The Art of Manliness” blog this afternoon. It makes me smile. the article was just what I needed to put the finishing touches on my christmas present.
Thanks, Brett and Kate.

Of Cowboy Hats & Fishing Poles November 30, 2008

its been an emotional day, i can’t lie.
for some reason my mind has been in overdrive the last two nights, to the point where I haven’t gotten much sleep. Thoughts about college classmates, highschool classmates, creativity, loss of creativity, usefulness on the job, risk levels affecting productivity or concentration, where I want to go [...]

Questions… September 15, 2008

This weekend has not been the greatest, to be perfectly honest. I’m not proud of my choices, mindset, or feelings, and I’m not even sure where or how to go from here.
I rejected God today.
I honestly have no idea where i stand right now. Exhausted from tears and pain and sheer moral weakness… now [...]

on the solid rock i stand; all other ground is sinking sand June 24, 2008

i’m scared. the past still hurts. a lot. the bitterness is gone, the blame, yes, but the pain still lingers. some days all i can manage is to promise myself to do the best i can not to let it repeat itself. try not to dwell on it; shove it from my mind, live today [...]