Hope for the Haitians

Today we have a guest blogger, Kate Bushey. She has a heart for ministry, particularly for the people of Haiti. I’ve asked her to share with us a word of hope that relates not only to the Haitians, but to us as well. On January 12, 2010 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated the nation of Haiti. Maybe you remember this day, or maybe you don’t….

When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

Ok, so today I am venturing away from our assigned WEGO topic and blogging about something near and dear to my heart today. Ever get frustrated — no infuriated — when things seem unfair, when life just makes no sense whatsoever?  That’s where I am. I’m currently going through perhaps the greatest trial to ever test my faith, and I can honestly say that nothing…

I remember when…

I remember when…

I remember when dancing was the last thing I wanted to do. I was always the one everyone laughed at so I looked for any excuse to avoid dancing. At all the school dances, I was so self-conscious; I felt like everyone was making fun of me. About six years ago, things changed. My friends introduced me to contradancing — my oh my! Can we say…

Never Have I Ever

Never Have I Ever

Never Have I Ever seen the craziness I saw last night in WalMart. The big sale started at 10:00 PM and we got there just a little before. The parking lot was full and cars were parked at the neighboring hotels and gas stations. Not long after being in the store, the loud speaker announced that cars were being towed for parking on private property….

Limitless portrays Bipolar Mania

OK, so today’s blog post is supposed to assign a mascot to a particular disorder. I’m going to cheat a little and share instead about a movie that gives a glimpse into the mind of someone with bipolar disorder. Note: This movie is not family friendly. People tend to get addicted to the highs associated with mania, but like any high, they eventually crash. Julie…