I remember the smug look on his face, which was contrasted by the consternation on mine. The high school student before me had challenged me to Star Wars trivia, a challenge I confidently accepted. My confidence turned to anger, though, when he began asking me questions about the Star Wars Expanded Universe. Trivia turned evenRead more
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I sometimes wish that I were one year old again. I’ve gone to a lot of first birthday parties recently. I would love my own personal cake and the freedom to get as much of it on my face as I could. I went to my goddaughter’s first birthday this past weekend. It was aRead more
As difficult as it is to believe, April is wrapping up and summer is right around the corner. While it’s been sunny and warm for the past six months in California, I certainly hope things are starting to thaw out in other parts of the country. May not only brings the warmth but it alsoRead more
I’ve had a number of vehicles and a number of bumper stickers on those cars. On my 1986 Honda Accord Hatchback I had a sticker that said Got Rice…But I Don’t Know How to Drive. On my 2002 Toyota Tundra I had a Love Wins sticker. On my 2009 Chevrolet Equinox I had a stickerRead more
I love working with high school students. I love helping usher them into adulthood. I love pointing them towards Jesus. I love playing video games and Magic: The Gathering with them. I don’t love seeing them graduate, though. After spending so many years with them, it’s sad to see them go. There’s also a lotRead more
Everyone loves a good coming of age story. For those of us who are adults, when we watch Kevin Arnold in The Wonder Years or read about Harry’s path in J.K. Rowling’s series, we can’t help but identify with their struggles. The path to adulthood isn’t straight and it’s nice to know everyone else facedRead more