Church. As in the building. Not religion, which is completely different. However, before I go ANY further, a disclaimer: Everything in this post – like in any others I write – is completely my own opinion and experience. I don’t claim to know everything, especially on this topic, but I know what I feel inContinue reading “On breaking up with church…”
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When you hang out with teenagers
You overhear a number of different things, but one thing remains the same: You never have any idea what they will say. They’re kind of like toddlers in that way… Case in point, overheard at a recent youth group meeting: “My mom cut our hair but we had to stop when she got my earContinue reading “When you hang out with teenagers”
…And you will hereafter refer to me as such
You might have heard that I work with teenagers at my church.. If you haven’t, I suggest reading one or all of these before going further: • Chaperoning at the Happiest Place on Earth • Wherein I am either the worst chaperone or the best one • Joining the club • Self-esteem boosters with SarahContinue reading “…And you will hereafter refer to me as such”
Went to the chapel..
..but I wasn’t the one who got married. Don’t worry, y’all will know long before that happens someday. Nah, my most recent wedding is one where I TOOK THE PICTURES. Like, the official pictures. That people buy. And will keep in their house forever. Yes I’ve done this twice before (most recently last summer forContinue reading “Went to the chapel..”
Self-esteem boosters with Sarah
Welcome to a new feature, here on the ol’ blog, in which you will hear the frequent “compliments” I get from one of the teenagers in the youth group I work with – an eighth-grade girl named Sarah. She’s been on a roll lately. She’s unfiltered, which I can definitely appreciate because, well, people areContinue reading “Self-esteem boosters with Sarah”
Best Week Ever. Greatest Hits.
I’m just about done telling/showing you about the Jamaica trip. Except for one more thing to tell you about later that’s such a big deal it gets its own post. And here’s a hint: It involves crossing something off my List. But that’s for another time. I took almost 1000 pictures that week. Well personallyContinue reading “Best Week Ever. Greatest Hits.”
Best Week Ever. Part 1.
This summer, for the third time in 10 years, I’ve gotten to take a trip to my happy place. You see, in 2004, our youth group got the chance to visit with our sister church in Mandeville, Jamaica. We gained some awesome friendships (more about that later) and a home away from home that weContinue reading “Best Week Ever. Part 1.”
Secret ingredient
So at youth group, we let the youths cook. Yeah, I really just said “youths” so I could use that gif. Because I love it so much. We gave them the ingredients but no recipes. However, next time they would like things to be different. Jonathan, twelfth-grader: “Next time we should get to bring ourContinue reading “Secret ingredient”
Iron Cheflets
Every Sunday afternoon I spend a couple hours with some pretty awesome teenagers. Allegedly, I am kind of responsible for what they do during that time, which is why last week I had them cook lunch for all of us. Those who can’t do, teach, right? No seriously, I can’t cook, but the mission ofContinue reading “Iron Cheflets”
Pretty sure that name didn’t appear in the Bible but bonus points for creativity
I’ve signed up to help teach four- and five-year-old Sunday School because I’m a glutton for punishment I enjoyed helping Rachel out when she was teaching last year and the one week I’ve attended so far did not disappoint. The lady that’s doing most of the teaching (I’m there for cat-herding and craft assistance) isContinue reading “Pretty sure that name didn’t appear in the Bible but bonus points for creativity”
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