Peaceful Moments as the Day Begins

Blessing Boxes

College students shouldn’t have to think about whether or not they will have a meal during the day. But that is a scenario that many face, and most of the world isn’t aware of the struggle. In 2014, Feeding America, the USA’s largest emergency food assistance network, calculated that around 10% of its 46.5 million adult…

inspirational / thankful

Kind People Running Coffee Shops

When I visit Europe, it somehow seems magical. Although I know that the people there are the same as the people here, the parks, restaurants and homes seem to have a bit more enchantment. As a result, I am now deliberately seeking similar spots here in the United States. To my delight, I’m realizing that…

thankful

Rainy Sundays

On the sun porch. The perfect work environment.

Mr. Rogers Fights for Kids

This isn’t about just defending PBS. It’s about a passion for children, and how we can really reach out to them. The song he highlights in here is so powerful.

Park, Sleep and Fly

This year we made a brand new discovery. Park, Sleep and Fly packages. We had to leave our car for a month on our recent travels. For around $100 cheaper than staying at the airport parking area, we got a night in a hotel before our travels, a breakfast and a shuttle to and from…

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Extra Coins

We are winding down our month of living in Portugal. As with any trip to Europe, we’re doing all we can to use up those euro coins since they are awkward to hold on to and aren’t necessary back in the United States. I was mentioning this to a friend, and she had a great…

Perspective on Limitations

“But just then, for that fraction of time, it seems as though all things are possible. You can look across the limitations of your own life, and see that they are really nothing. In that moment when time stops, it is as though you know you could undertake any venture, complete it and come back…

Thankful for Online Church Services

It’s my first Easter in a seriously long time where I can’t attend services at my home church (the one I attended before I moved). Today I’m in a hotel working before traveling again. Such a gift to celebrate Easter with my loved ones from my former home.