Posted on May 27, 2008 by benjamin67
I want noodle salad. Watch the clip and you will understand.
At my old church, I attended a Men’s retreat. We were in small groups and the leader asked everyone to share the greatest moment of their lives. Without exception, all of them said, the birth of their child. That my friend is noodle salad.
Now don’t [...]
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Posted on May 17, 2008 by benjamin67
The Fam and I went out to dinner with some friends from our old church. They felt the need to tell Jenn and me how awful the new music director is.
It was my hope that I had “moved on” since leaving Floris. But their comments lanced a hidden boil in my soul. It just [...]
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Posted on April 1, 2008 by benjamin67
Over the weekend, my wife had to visit our former church. Before we had left the church, she had committed to be a confirmation sponsor. That commitment was fulfilled but she had to show up for the actual confirmation service.
To her credit, she kept a poker face the whole time. But it was clear when [...]
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