Unlocking the Chatterbox
- April 12, 2021
- by
- Lori Travers
There are vast differences between extrovert types and introverts (I know, Captain Obvious). For example if a lively conversation is occurring, you can observe the extrovert’s body language steadily leaning in, taking a pre-word breath, and appearing quite animated as said extrovert prepares to jump right in there. In contrast, you can watch the body language of an introvert pulling back (almost becoming one with their chair), appearing thoughtful, and even sometimes overwhelmed by the excitement. An extension of God’s love for an extrovert is to give space for the introvert to gather his...
The Art of Honoring
- March 24, 2021
- by
- Ned Erickson
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the hope I saw while helping old ladies and gentlemen across the street to get their shots.
Well, I...
The Danger of Heroes
- February 17, 2021
- by
- Sage Blalock
Quarantine has transformed so many things we thought we understood before: what work looks like, the inequities of our political and economic systems, and...
FootBlog Vol. 2: Silly Season
- January 26, 2021
- by
- Sage Blalock
We have entered what many football fans call “silly season.” This is the time of year when only a couple of teams in the...
The FootBlog: How My Obsession with Football Hurt My Soul
- November 25, 2020
- by
- Sage Blalock
It started in middle school. I had just moved from one class to another, joining a group of friends from kindergarten I hadn’t been...
When It’s All Said and When It’s All Done
- November 07, 2020
- by
- Lori Travers
Today is Monday, November 02, 2020, one day before what is considered to be the most important election our nation has ever experienced. Polling...
Thanksgiving Prepping
- November 04, 2020
- by
- Ned Erickson
We had several friends over for dinner tonight for a pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving…It made we want to look up some quotes that I had looked...
Are You Really Pro-Life [Part 2]
- October 29, 2020
- by
- Sage Blalock
If you who haven’t had a chance to check out part one, you can find it here or here. For the big changes that...
When Engaging with an Antagonist
- October 22, 2020
- by
- Lori Travers
Why do I keep on going back?
I’ve repeatedly vowed to distance myself from the current soap box cyberspace when certain “discussions” turn south. It’s...
How to Move Mountains
- October 21, 2020
- by
- Ned Erickson
Lao Tzu – the ancient mystic Chinese philosopher (how’s that for a title) – is quoted having said: “A journey of a thousand miles...