Aug 8, 2014 | +Pam Durso, Finding God in the Everyday
Ebola came to my city this past week. I am sure you have heard or read the news. Two American aid workers, infected with the Ebola virus, were transported to Georgia and are now being treated at Emory Hospital here in Atlanta. The reaction to their arrival has been...
Jul 30, 2014 | Encouraging Words, Finding God in the Everyday
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a favorite get away for our summer days. Since our family has a season pass, we can visit for the day or for the morning. No matter the amount of time we decide to spend, my girls always request to ride the carousel. Audrey likes all of...
Apr 30, 2014 | Finding God in the Everyday
I asked my family, “Are there any requests for the Easter meal?” Immediately, Audrey piped up, “You’re making God cake, right? You know I like the God cake.” I assured her I was making the coconut cake that three years ago received the moniker, “God cake.” The name...
Apr 16, 2014 | Being a Minister, Finding God in the Everyday
I currently am serving a year-long pastoral residency at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta as a student chaplain. A chaplain residency is a one-year position designed to give student chaplains a taste of full-time hospital chaplaincy with patients and families,...
Mar 7, 2014 | Encouraging Words, Finding God in the Everyday
Like most of the southeastern United States, our neighborhood got snowed in last month. Authorities instructed drivers to remain safely at home due to the ice covered road ways. Many businesses closed so as to not risk the health of their employees. All signs pointed...
Feb 13, 2014 | Encouraging Words, Finding God in the Everyday
Inclement weather trapped us inside for a few days, and it was time for an adventure. The girls campaigned mightily for bowling as long as I bowled with them. So that’s how I found myself at the bowling center with both girls frustrated with me. I had agreed to bowl...