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The Tube of Terror!
"Try not to let me push your arm. Now try not to let me pull it towards me. Now squeeze my fingers as hard as you can. Can you feel this scratch on your thumb?" All questions from the orthopedic doctor trying to determine if something was wrong with my shoulder. ...
Oversize Load Ahead!
UGGHHH!! The frustration of having to slow down while driving on the two-lane road for the OVERSIZE LOAD coming your way! You know what I'm talking about, don't you? The little truck coming at you with a banner across its grill with what seems like a 70-foot bicycle...
Hold It. Throw It. Or Drop It.
Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. - The Christian Recorder, March 1862 People have used this phrase for decades as a defense mechanism letting the world know that they are tougher than any harmful words thrown at them. It convinces...
The Fear of Missing Out.
Limited Edition! Buy One. Get One Free! 50% Off Everything In The Store! Limited Time Only! Only Two Days Left! Marketers know how to get our attention, don't they? They create a sense of urgency in us by creating the feeling of missing out on something. And we are...
An Intern + An Idea = Inspiration!
A great big SHOUT OUT to our Bucket Buddies Intern, Erin Shafer for an amazing evening of worship and fundraising for Bucket Buddies! Erin is a student at IUPUI and asked to be our first intern for Bucket Buddies Mission. She has set the bar so high!! Not only has...
What A Good Day To Try Again.
"Good Morning. You're up early." " Yes. Thought I would get up and try again today." I overhead this conversation in a hotel lobby while eating breakfast. It made me smile. But I thought it could be my conversation with God, frankly. Thought I would get up and try...
Oh I Didn’t Think Of That.
Food. Drinks. Plates, Cups. Napkins. Pictures. Cake. Cupcakes. Cookies. Balloons. Streamers. Memory Box. Cards. Gifts. Tables. Chairs. Tablecloths. Decorations. WHEW! There's a lot to think about when planning a party. We celebrated my father-in-law's 90th birthday...
Those Voices In My Head!
"You don't have what it takes to manage this department. You can't even manage to get to work on time." "Why can't you hit the ball like your brother?!" "You can't lose weight." "No one will ever want to date you." The mocking laughter; the bullying; the negativity....
Everyone Looks Like Somebody.
They say everyone has a twin. Somewhere in the world. Figuratively speaking. When we were on vacation on the other side of the country, I kept thinking I would see someone I knew. This person looked like my neighbor or my co-worker. That person looked like my...
