If you’re here because you have spent endless hours scouring the web and it’s guide, Google, for blogs about noses seeking out exploration…well…you’ve come to the right place. Actually, that’s not at all what this about, but feel free to pick and read. If you’re still hanging around, I wanted to show you a couple … More Ooo! Pick me! Pick me!
You may not be familiar with the term “gearhead,” but I think there are these folks in almost any community or field. They’re the ones who mess with the “gear” and learn about it, putz with it, talk about it, buy it, sell it, read about it, take it apart, etc etc. In my music … More plunging into the world of gearheads
As I write this, I am eating a juicy, sweet, ripe, FUZZY peach. It’s my post-lunch treat. I have to tell you, this is a recent endeavor on my part. I wouldn’t consider myself a picky eater, ask my Mom. I mean, I appreciate a good chow down- I was always a “husky” kid! It’s … More peach accountability
I was thinking about ministry this week. I realized that even if I designed websites, sold vacuums, led exercise classes or polished shoes I’d still find myself in ministry. I’d still be doing what Jesus did: eating with friends, helping people who need it, giving of my money and time to those less fortunate, listening … More it’s really pretty simple
Permit me to begin this with a major cliche…”You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Ever been there? I’m in one of those times right now…with my voice! Three days ago I felt the California Valley allergies hitting me and my throat was burning with the fury of a million suns. Yep, that’s … More voiceless
She’s not really a “pup” anymore, but I still call her that. She hasn’t corrected me yet, so I figure it’s okay. She is such a funny girl. It’s pretty evident in this picture. What dog sits behind her tail so that she don’t have to hold herself up? Our dog. Maybe funny isn’t the … More my little pup
It happened…a world-shifting idea and 10 years beyond their supposed insight capabilities came from your group. but don’t respond to it. Don’t answer a comment or question unless they raise their hand and you call them. Otherwise it’ll all go downhill from there. If you let one kid call out a question or an answer, … More Random Teaching Advice #23.8 -what??
(a little background:) I teach preschool-8th grade music, as well as lead worship, so I have lots of varying experiences throughout each day! A couple of weeks ago, a first grader walked into class with a squished, mushy, light blue glob of something between his fingers. He walked directly to me (while I’m finishing laying … More pay attention!
Did you ever ask your teacher, “Can I go to the bathroom?” What did they say? Well, I had a teacher that always said, “I don’t know, can you?” It was so annoying! I later realized he was correct in asking me that, I just thought he was punking me! So, now I’m teaching my … More life’s grammar fun
Emily and I had the opportunity and blessing to attend The Thrive 2010 Conference at Bayside Church in Granite Bay, California. It’s one of the fastest growing churches on the West Coast and where Lincoln Brewster leads worship. Those are great things, but the best part is the ministry they have going there. They started … More A little perspective
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