First’s can be hard. No matter what the circumstance, no matter what the age, “first’s” are typically accompanied by much thought and a few nerves. It’s the anticipation of something new that lends itself to the bucket full of emotions. Once embarking on a new adventure, emotions tend to become a little more steady. For…
Month: August 2010
It takes a Community
I’d like to rephrase the common saying: “It takes a village…,” to, “It takes a (church) community.” Not as smooth, I know, but true, non-the-less. Growing up in a pastor’s home, I know this to be the case. My parents were often busy on Sunday mornings with various responsibilities, so sometimes we were left to…