A number of guest posters this month will be weighing in on “What I learned From My First Job.” Today, Brandee Shafer shares her first job — which might have saved a life. Brandee is an English instructor turned into SAHM (stay at home mom) for her 3.5 children. She blogs from her log home in Virginia at Smooth Stones. If you care to join the project, drop me a note! Twenty-two years ago, I packed up some essentials and headed to... Read more
Have you ever looked back at life, and wondered where the time went? It sometimes feels like it has been whisked away to the black hole of forever. But if I were to stretch out all the events on a timeline, I would realize that I have lived a full life, a good life. While I had some dark years, none of it has been wasted. Without even trying, I’ve gained years of growth and wisdom. I am at a... Read more
Our ongoing series of posts titled, “What I Learned from My First Job,” takes a turn toward Sheila Lagrand today. She blogs at Godspotting and is a regular visitor to this site. She has the ability to find great truth in the everyday, looking for God in all the right spaces. Visit her site here. It’s not too late if you have an idea! Send me an email today to reserve your spot. The Unexpected “Paycheck” I was 11 the summer our... Read more
In this series, writers from around the world have been sending in their recollections called “What I learned from my first job.” Today, we get to hear from Amy Young, who blogs at The Messy Middle. She’s a terrific writer who has been teaching in China for more than a decade. I met her at the Bear Clause writer’s group in Lakewood, CO, while she was visiting home and was impressed with her sensible, humble style. And it’s not too late... Read more
I miss this wonderful man. What are you growing these days? Please, share with a friend if you feel moved. Read all past issues at http://www.patheos.com/blogs/davidrupert Read more
A number of guest posters this month will be weighing in on “What I learned From My First Job.” Today we’re privileged to have Troy Sims give his insight. Troy has a M.Div from Brite Divinity School in Ft. Worth TX and blogs at Loving God With All Your Mind. He and I first met at Laity Lodge and sat on the River Frio devouring bowls of ice cream with fresh berries. I appreciated his sense of humor and insight into... Read more
In our ongoing series of guest posts about, “What I Learned From My First Job,” we’ve been getting some laughs and some schooling along the way. Today Becky Garrison drops in and tells us what she has learned from her job as a religious satirist. Her work for the now defunct Wittenburg Door was masterful, as she balanced sound doctrine with a tongue firmly planted in her cheek. Thanks in part to that early work, she’s now the author of... Read more
Helen was an instant hit at our writer’s conference. She’s the kind of woman you want as a mother, grandmother, or friend. Photo by Laura Boggess Her story was of loss – and resilence. She was married for 65 years to the same man and had lost him. Although she was now widowed, she didn’t quit. To be surrounded by a good retirement, a big house, loving children and grandchildren wasn’t enough. She still had a story to tell. And that’s why... Read more
For the next two weeks we’ll bring you some of the most interesting bloggers from the blogosphere all sharing what they learned from their first job. I already have a couple of dozen posts lined up, but there’s still room for you. Send me your idea here.I first met Marcus Goodyear in 2007 at GodBlog in Las Vegas and I instantly liked him. A humble charm belies his brilliant mind and leadership ability. As the senior editor of The High Calling, he... Read more
I had a friend once who’s life took a series of ugly turns. He ended up being just bad news, with no job, no family and no faith, having turned his back on everything. Seeing nothing but darkness, I walked away. Years later I heard that he recovered and was a brilliant example of grace and restoration — and I missed it.The LA Times last week reported a most interesting story. In 1935, a neon light was installed to backlight a... Read more
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