Confirmation Sunday

Last Sunday my church celebrated as 8 youth celebrated their rite of Confirmation. I remember little of my own Confirmation (for those who don't know me, I have issues remembering everything), except for my faith statement and that the only other person Confirmed that day was one of my best friends. But what is Confirmation? … Continue reading Confirmation Sunday

Two Theses

"We Christians need to stop being welcoming and start being inviting." "Christianity isn't Jesus-centered. It's Christ-centered." I did not come up with either of these. I heard them spoken by others and have been reflecting on them for a few weeks. What are your thoughts?

Blog: theshrinkingjourney

Another blog to share, also run by a college friend: theshrinkingjourney! If you need inspiration to change your life, there's some good stuff here! Hi, I’m Nicole….and I’m a foodaholic. I’m just a 23 yr. old Ohioan, living the married life with my two large dogs, Charlie and Daisy. Join me as I journey from … Continue reading Blog: theshrinkingjourney

Is Inclusive Language Inclusive?

While I have mulled this question over in my thoughts for a few years now, I finally decided to get my thoughts together after reading this post by Amadahy. The issue of our language as it regards God is a struggle, as Amadahy points out: I know many Christians tell me that they don’t view … Continue reading Is Inclusive Language Inclusive?

For some, tax laws really code to joy

Check out this great story about one of my college friends who is "down in the trenches" working with people with real needs.