Archive for January, 2008

grateful
January 15, 2008

Again, I’ve stolen an idea from someone. I made a list of some of the things I’m thankful for, even though I overlook them day-to-day. Thanks to Audrey Merrick for a great idea.
1. foam matress pads
2. lowercase g’s
3. earthtone colors
4. hot lipton tea
5. music
6. family and memories of family times
7. sharpies
8. clip-on fans
9. widgets
10. my [...]

better than sacrifice
January 14, 2008

As I was listening to a sermon on obedience a while ago, I was reminded that obedience is better than sacrifice [1 Samuel 15:22]. But I kept thinking, and that didn’t satisfy me. Yeah, I completely agree with that statement since it’s in the Bible, but I don’t think it stops there.
Think about it. Doesn’t [...]

honey, salt & sandburg
January 5, 2008

My senior year in college, I went to a fine arts contest where one of the dramatic interpretations was the poem Honey and Salt by Carl Sandburg. I had never heard it before, but within minutes it became a favorite. It could’ve been the style of the interpretation, or the ease of the delivery. It [...]