Category Archives: Blog Housekeeping

Rest

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Readers, I need to ask for some grace. The last couple weeks have been exhausting for me. Everything here is fine – marriage, parenting, health, friendships, plans – everything is good. But a friend is hurting, and I’m tired, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Friday Five: Things I want to be sure to do during the next year of blogging

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

1. Include a picture in every post. Visual appeal is the last possible thing I think about when I publish a blog post. It isn’t the first thing I notice about your blog posts. But I currently have way too many 1,000 … Continue reading →

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I’m still here

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

I promise this isn’t that post. This is not the “I’ve forgotten I had this blog and I really do plan to write on it someday” post. Really. I know things have been patchy since the end of the year, … Continue reading →

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You know the drill

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

I’ve been fortunate recently to pick up quite a few new readers, so let’s take today to get to know each other a little better. Whether you’ve read this blog since day one or today is the first time you’ve been … Continue reading →

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Blogs you need to read, part 1

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

I started this blog one year ago this month, and the biggest benefit from the experience has been the friendships I have made with so many of you online. Yes, internet friendships are real friendships. So many other bloggers (and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog Housekeeping, Pop Culture | 14 Comments

The Good Child

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

After an amazing response to Shan’s guest post a few weeks ago I was able to talk her into doing it again…once a month! The second Thursday of every month will now feature my talented sister writing about anything she so … Continue reading →

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Guest post at Imperfect Prose

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Today I have the great privilege of guest posting for my friend Emily Wierenga. I am writing today about how love for creating must include love for the creation, and how we see this in God’s creativity and in our … Continue reading →

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A Good Year

Posted on July 21, 2011 by

My blog went live a year ago next month, and it has been so much fun getting to know so many of you. Without blogging I would not be writing enough, and I wouldn’t be letting enough people read what … Continue reading →

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The Youth in Asia

Posted on July 9, 2011 by

I am greatly honored to be guest posting for Rachel Held Evans today. Rachel has been a big influence and encouragement for my wife and I’s faith over the last year. Please head over and check out the article here. … Continue reading →

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The best is yet to come

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

You’ve probably noticed the blog posts have been a bit light the last week and a half.  Lest you think I am succumbing to the fatal blogging disease of running out of ideas, I want to assure you quite the opposite is … Continue reading →

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