(Open with some Olympic jokes and banter…) Speaking of the Olympics…have any of you wondered what kind of attention Ryan Lochte was seeking when he went out partying in Rio? If you haven’t heard, the 12-time Olympic medalist has had a tremendous downfall lately. You could say his “Tayna Harding” moment began after he and three teammates hit the town to celebrate.…
Read: Genesis 5:1-5 and Matthew 1:1-17. What comes to mind when you hear me say, “Once upon a time?” Do you think of a particular story? Perhaps it’s a fairy tale from your childhood? As a kid I can remember going to the library to hear the librarian read from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Flea and the Professor,” which as you might know…
If you’ve been watching the Olympics, you know there have been some unbelievable stories unfolding. Records broken, bones broken, spirits both lifted and crushed. The stands have been packed with fans cheering for their country’s pride… as well as proud parents watching all those early morning drop offs and late night pick-ups finally paying off. Our own Michael Phelps continues to add…
Have you ever had a meal that was so memorable that you made a point to never forget even the slightest of details? Maybe it was in a restaurant when your husband proposed to you, or at the kitchen table when you first told him that you were pregnant. Or that time when your boss offered you that promotion that lifted your…