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“What’s stealing your joy?”
At age twenty-six, I was hired, miraculously, as the head women’s volleyball coach at NC State University in Raleigh, NC. During the interview, the Athletic Director asked repeatedly if I knew what I was getting into (I didn’t). Would I … Continue reading
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“Take A Chance On Me.”
It had been a long day. I was over it. My head was down as I scraped remnants of beef tacos into the overflowing trash at 9pm on a school night. I know I asked one of those boys to take … Continue reading
“Thoughts on Muffin Tops and Muumuus”
Summer is almost here. Can I hear an “Amen!”? I love everything about summertime, except that inevitable afternoon when I’ll have no choice but to pull down the blue Tupperware storage bin, and cringe through past seasons of stretched-out and … Continue reading
“Nineteen ways to be amazing, and counting…”
Friendship has been on my mind lately. Specifically, “What does it look like to be a friend?” Much of my life I’ve hoped to do amazing things for God. By this I mean, I’ve readied myself to do amazing things in … Continue reading
“I can’t believe in a God that sends people to hell…”
“I just can’t believe in a God that sends people to hell.” she said. It makes me sad to see God so misunderstood, but I hear it often as a reason for why people reject God, the church, and the … Continue reading
(For my sons) “What kind of men will they be?”
I’ve been married to one man for almost twenty-one years. This officially qualifies him for sainthood, in everyone’s opinion. I’ve told him that if I die first, I’d be happy for him to marry someone with a little less … Continue reading
You’re never too far gone…
Are there any moments or periods of time in your past that make you physically cringe? I’ve been party to situations and conversations that I work hard to never think about, because the memories bring shame. When I do unwillingly … Continue reading
“Worn out, stressed out, couldn’t care less…”
A. What is the current state of your body, according to you? It’s doing it’s job, and for that I am thankful. It’s worn out and stressed out, but I’m just too busy to care for it better. It’s a disappointment, … Continue reading
You’re sending us where??
Let’s not be so skittish, sheep. No need to huddle up and wring our hands. Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Our Good Shepherd has told … Continue reading
How to be an idol…
My trip to the library last week rewarded me with this book. I told a friend that I was about to start reading a book with the title ‘How To Be Idle’ and there was a long and highly awkward … Continue reading
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