I am a survivor of Christmas overload. Seven parties in seven days, and three more to go. There should be medals for this kind of dedication to frivolity. I love…
Published December 19th, 2010 by Samantha Keller
I got that giving itch from God today. A little tickle on my spirit, saying “My daughter, do you see I have a child in need?” Every now and then,…
Published December 14th, 2010 by Samantha Keller
In the Christian world, it’s common to hear the wise and mature folk ask pastoral leaders, “So dear, where are you at spiritually?” It would be far more insightful for them…
Published December 10th, 2010 by Samantha Keller
“I don’t want to grow up, because baby if I did…I wouldn’t be a Toys 'R Us kid!” My nine-year old daughter chimed in to the commercial jingle while shaking…
Published December 6th, 2010 by Samantha Keller
The world defines beauty as a visually appealing attribute or quality that elicits a response such as a feeling of attraction, desire, or envy. Men and women want to experience…
Published December 1st, 2010 by Samantha Keller
Someone stole my neighborhood and turned it into Whoville. Large elves, masquerading as competitive men, have ambushed our energy resources and hung up enough LED lights to have the streets…
Published November 28th, 2010 by Samantha Keller
My uncle died this Thanksgiving. 12:04am to be exact. It's disheartening when holidays coincide with less than fond memories. Now every year henceforth, turkey will make me sad. My father called and left…
Published November 23rd, 2010 by Samantha Keller
My baby said the word “uncle” today. That’s pretty good for a 10-month old tyke, if I do say so myself. But, ironically, she didn’t say it to my brother,…
Published November 18th, 2010 by Samantha Keller
Many years ago, back in the heyday of college, some friends and I traveled to South Bend, Ind., to see the campus of Notre Dame, and hopefully catch a peek…
Published November 17th, 2010 by Samantha Keller
There is a song that came out a few years that still makes me weep. “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe asks us to imagine what I will do when…
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