Every Wednesday my kids and I head down the road to The Well food pantry to stock the shelves, fill plastic bags with groceries, take out the trash, flatten boxes and haul them to a recycling center. Our little trips to The Well have kept me reminded of the present recession’s impact on our small… 
Archive for September 2009
The Well
My So-Called Dislike Of Buildings
My pastor and friend, Andy, made a joke at my expense at the conclusion of last Sunday’s service. When I was out of town. When I was unable to defend myself. Coward.
He announced that he’s put together a building committee. Then he went through the list of its members, detailing why their expertise and experience…
The B Team
I have three talented guys to thank for building my new home on the web – and for putting up with my perfectionistic, um, tendencies.
BRAD RUGGLES: DESIGN
I’ve been a fan of Brad’s designs and blog for a while now. We seem to have similar taste so I asked him to get involved. I asked him…
Megan Is Not Hot
First of all, nine year-olds are not hot. Therefore, don’t write Megan a note telling her she’s hot.
Secondly, girls don’t like to be liked only for how they look. Megan is a girl. Therefore, don’t write Megan a note telling her she’s hot.
Thirdly, you’ve spent all of ten minutes with Megan.…
Mr. Johansen
This past weekend I played and spoke at First Baptist Bridge City; a key player in my family’s history: It’s where my mom grew up, where we said good-bye to my grandmother, where Mr. Johansen introduced my parents to each other, where they tied the knot.
More than 45 years ago my Dad drove from Texas…
For The Few Or Almost Everyone?
What if God’s will comes in two brands: Individual and Universal.
The first answers the questions we’re asking: What should I study? Who should I marry? Where should I live? God’s individual will is for my life only. It’s often grainy, hard to get at, often not making sense until in hindsight.
The universal will of God…
About Shaun — Shaun Groves is a husband, father, singer and communicator connecting the first world with the third world for the benefit of both.
