burden dump

by an odj community member on August 12th, 2011 | 2 responses
This week has been and will continue to be a week of dumping burdens. I know what I am supposed to do with these burdens. And even though I rest on one day and lay them down at my Saviors feet and cast them on His strong shoulders, I will catch myself running to them and picking them back up and... read more »

sacred scarecrows

by jennifer benson schuldt on August 12th, 2011 | 7 responses
I wandered around at the annual Scarecrow Festival in a neighboring town, the smell of fried dough, popcorn, and hot dogs filled the air. Multitudes of scarecrows masquerading as different characters—athletes, pirates, farmers, cheerleaders—were arranged on platforms for everyone to admire. I... read more »