Amy and I did some necessity shopping at WalMart tonight and found ourselves wandering around our recently renovated local store. While we were shocked to find the stationary where the shoe department used to be — and the wide selection of pens absorbed Amy’s attention — my eye wandered to […]
“This Gift is Forever” by Charles F. Stanley
You and I do not have eternal life because we exhibit unwavering faith. We are saved because at a moment in time we expressed faith in our enduring Lord, Jesus Christ, and what He accomplished for us on the cross. The apostle Paul tells us in Ephesians 2:8-9: “By grace […]
“Different Styles of Parenting” by J.M. Farro
I’ve been a mom for almost 33 years now, and one of the most profound lessons I’ve learned as a mother is that no two children are the same. They have different personalities, and different needs. So while you can love all of your children the same, you cannot teach, […]
We Recommend: Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, “II”
When a new band was announced that would be fronted by Underoath’s old vocalist, I was on board. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster‘s self-titled debut didn’t really catch me too well though. Then they released II. I was sold. It was raw. It was southern. It made me feel tough when […]
“More Like Falling In Love Part 5 – The Limit Of Words” by Jason Gray
More Like Falling In Love Part 5 – The Limit Of Words Give me words I’ll misuse them Obligations I’ll misplace them Cause all religion ever made of me Was just a sinner with a stone tied to my feet… In my continuing series about the meaning behind the lyrics […]
“Expect the Unexpected” by J.M. Farro
Yesterday, our most reliable vehicle had to have some major work done. When my husband, Joe, told me that the repairs would cost more than $1,400, I nearly fainted. I could tell that Joe was more than a little concerned about the high cost of these repairs, so I went […]
“Parable of the Talents” by Satellites & Sirens
Right now we’re cruising through the countryside of Oklahoma. For a state that seemingly has only a few large cities, their attendance at shows is striking. We’ve probably played in Oklahoma five times in the last few months, and we’ve been impressed with the turnout each of those shows. Kudos […]
“God’s Got Another Option” by J.M. Farro
When my niece was getting married a few months ago, I knew that I had to buy an especially nice dress for the occasion. My sister and her husband were going all out, and this wedding was going to be an extraordinary affair. My husband and I combed the mall […]
We Recommend: Hoi Polloi, “Happy Ever After”
Over the weekend, my wife and I took a mini-road trip to Maryland to see Jars of Clay perform an acoustic set of their entire 1995 debut album from start to finish. To prepare for the road trip, I made a playlist on my iPod of selections new and old, […]