Earlier this week I completed a semester-long internship. I can now say that I am very thankful for having had the experience. I may be The World’s Oldest Intern. The World’s Oldest Intern Now here’s the shameful part where I admit that I tried almost everything to get out of doing it. When that didn’t work I decided to avoid this particular graduation requirement and hoped it would go away. Procrastination almost never results in progress. So, I finally started applying to ... View the Post

Happy Palm Sunday! Recently a few readers inquired if I was still observing the Lenten season. In past years I have talked about what Lent was and participated in 40 bags in 40 days, among other posts. Giving Up or Giving Back. But this year I have quietly been observing Lent while practicing the instructions given in Matthew 6:1-4. So I am NOT going to talk about what I have been doing to prepare my heart for the arrival of Easter. I will only say that it does not involve in giving ... View the Post

I was going to write about something entirely different today, but it can wait. This story is too good. It made my heart explode into a million pieces. A Happy Ending. A Happy Ending I am a HUGE advocate for the foster child program. Many people often don’t consider foster care on their journey to becoming parents. I hope by sharing this wonderful story perhaps someone will open their heart and home to a foster child and make them their forever child. Judge Jason Disbrow * Millie ... View the Post

When Life Gives You Lumps is an inspiring post. As a general rule, I don’t like lumps. When Life Gives You Lumps Lumpy oatmeal. Lumpy Gravy. Then there are other lumps. Lumps so personal that this is where I tell you that I didn’t want to write this post. The thought of writing about this private subject resulted in a huge lump in my throat every single time. But God persisted. Every week He would silently tap me on the shoulder. Every week I would tell him “No.” This past ... View the Post