Well that was fast. We have a renter for our house all lined up for next year! Crazy how things fall into place sometimes. I make a comment like, "the only person I would want to rent my house to would be someone like Kenny." This guy is clean. Super clean. Makes Mr. Clean look... Continue Reading →
Week 1: The Pre-plan Before the Plan Plan
We've always kicked around crazy ideas, not fully committing head space to anyone one in particular, just dreaming about possibilities and scenarios. "What if we built one of those container homes? What if we downsized, home-schooled and just traveled a lot more? What if we sold our house and moved to Costa Rica and ran... Continue Reading →
Ma
People change as they grow older. Sometimes for the better, sometimes not. Sometimes life hardens you. It can beat you down and shape you into something rigid and cold and unrecognizable from your youth if you allow it. Sometimes there are those that blossom as they grow, using life's challenges and experiences to grow and... Continue Reading →
Born Again
I am born again. This is such a misunderstood concept, and a lack of knowledge often breeds fear and hate, and of course ridicule. So don't fear this. Don't hate this. Don't laugh at or ridicule it either. You may not understand or agree with it, and that's okay, but please don't roll your eyes. And pretty... Continue Reading →
Word Diarrhea
I gotta let it out. It's bad. And it's all coming out at once, right now. I can no longer hold it back. It's going to stink. It's going to be ugly. It's going to offend. But that's what happens when you feast and feast and feast and feast on garbage, and then hold it... Continue Reading →
It’s Just Stuff
I'm surrounded by "stuff" and often times it makes me uncomfortable. Unsettled. Anxious. For me, getting rid of "stuff" brings a great sense of relief. I feel less... burdened. Like a weight has been lifted. I'm always pulling things out of drawers and closets, the garage, or the kids playroom to sell, donate, or just... Continue Reading →
Love
So after purging a bit of the dark side in that last blog, thought I would fill this one with a glimmer of light: The first sip of a properly poured Guinness. Thick, creamy goodness that rivals any dessert. Movie previews. Sometimes better than the movies I go to see. Winds before heavy spring/summer rain. Love how... Continue Reading →
Hate
There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community. - Proverbs 6:16-19 Agreed.... Continue Reading →
Apologeticising
Never really considered myself an apologist... apologeticist... apologizer? Whatever. Then again, as a Christ follower we all should know why it is we believe what we believe. "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping... Continue Reading →
Only Half Crazy
I swore during my first half-marathon in Las Vegas I would never, EVER do it again. 3-1/2 months later I do it again in Dallas. What the hell? What happened? I'm not a runner. I think I just wanted another medal. Those things are awesome, and let's face it, if they didn't hand out medals... Continue Reading →