Planet Uso was on fire. Mario poked it with his stick so the flames would spread to the back side. It burned like a comet at the peak of its journey. Its sparks fell for lightyears in every direction, falling and falling like miniature suns that have lost their way. “Are you playing Apocalypse again?” […]
Spiritual practices:the balance of inward and outward-Thoughts on the Mennonite Church
As I continue to build good spiritual habits in my own life(it’s slow going, but I can’t give up), my thoughts are often drawn to my church and how we can build healthy group habits, or traditions. I have discussed in previous blogs our focus on outward practices. I’ll be honest, when I first began […]
Made to Create interview with author Laura Zimmerman
Hello everyone! Today I’m delighted to welcome my fellow YA author, Laura Zimmerman, to Made to Create. A good friend of mine, Jebraun Clifford (see her interview here!), introduced me to Laura last fall, and we judged the 2018 Stories of the Stars contest together. Laura is fun, sparkly, and a talented writer. Check out […]
The Power of Tradition-Thoughts on the Mennonite Church
I like to find the good in everything. If I can’t find good, I look for potential to be good. As I focused on tradition the last few weeks, I wearied of my own negative thoughts about it. It seemed I was thinking in circles and never arriving at a good solution. Then this week, […]
Letter to the Older Generation, Part Two-Thoughts on the Mennonite Church
Dear older people, (If you haven’t read Part One, I’d recommend doing that before continuing.) I hope the first part of this letter intrigued you, no matter your age. Even if you already knew that God created variety within His Church for a reason. I want to help you understand that these different gifts are […]
