I spend the majority of my days observing young children in a classroom setting. Most of the time I find myself frustrated by their behaviors and attitudes. I often wonder if I was like this when I was a kid, or are younger generations actually getting progressively worse? Is that just something old people say? … Continue reading The Power of the Written Word
On the Job
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
I'm not really sure why I act surprised when God comes through and provides for my needs when all seems lost. It's happened time and again. Maybe it's in my nature to doubt. I know it's my nature to try and rely on myself first, even though I know I should go to Him first. … Continue reading His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Orange Conference 2016: A First-Timer’s Perspective
I’ve been hearing great things about the Orange Conference for years. Even before I became involved with Northstar’s children’s ministry, a friend encouraged me to attend the annual conference. He told me it would change my life. Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join our kids’ ministry staff for three days in Atlanta … Continue reading Orange Conference 2016: A First-Timer’s Perspective
The New Definition of Awkward
When you're the only man in a room full of women as you sit through a training session on how to talk to troubled kids about sex.
Announcement
People of the internet... Bloggers and blog stalkers of all ages... I'm about to reveal something of a personal nature that I haven't really talked to anyone about. I mean, there are one or two people who know what you're about to read, but I haven't figured out just how to tell my friends and … Continue reading Announcement
When You Go On Your 4th Job Interview in 3 Months…
Dear Parents,
I am a Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor. My job is to spend time with your troubled child while he or she is at school. I hang out with them in their classrooms. I provide encouragement and redirection as needed. I pull them out of class for the occasional one-on-one counseling session to work on goals … Continue reading Dear Parents,
Where Misery Takes You
Being miserable in one's work or career can be a very dangerous place to find oneself. Because misery leads to desperation. Desperation leads to unwise, probably impulsive, decisions that could have long lasting ramifications. I know because I've been there. For nearly four years I worked as a bank teller. Describing myself as miserable during … Continue reading Where Misery Takes You
For What Job Am I Best Suited?
I almost titled this post "What Job Am I Best Suited For?" But then I didn't want someone to look at that and see the preposition at the end of the title and assume it was written by a complete moron. Don't get me wrong, I leave prepositions hanging at the ends of sentences all … Continue reading For What Job Am I Best Suited?
There’s No Reason
Caution: This post is a vent session. If you don't want to read my current complaints, go somewhere else. Do you ever have days where you just don't want to be around people? Do you ever have a bad day when there's just no logical reason for it to be bad? That's the kind of … Continue reading There’s No Reason
The Confusing Middle 