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Something Better Than a “Like.”
Social media is not real. Maybe you’re strong enough to withstand seeing a constant barrage of perfection online, but I’m not. I live in a real world—one with problems, struggles, and unmet expectations. Sometimes, when scrolling through my feed, seeing too much of a fake world bothers me.
Are all these people perfect?
And truth be told, we all want to have the best life possible, don’t we? Who wouldn’t want perfect relationships, romantic love without end, a sailboat, incredible vacations, a beautiful wife greeting you with morning coffee, a husband with the perfect job, or kids with sports trophies in hand?
The question is, what happens to us when online viewing doesn’t match real life?
God’s Gifted Trail.
Sometimes things are not explainable. We scratch our heads till our brains are sore, yet we don’t get it—and we may never understand. Sometimes the Lord simply blesses us with a gift that just can’t fit into a package making sense. And so, all we can do is smile, and tell the story.
I’m a storyteller.
Here’s my story.
Let’s Skip Some Stones.
Mother Teresa has been quoted as saying, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters and create many ripples.” And I believe her. So this year at the Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival at Twin Lakes Park, my wife and I stood lakeside skipping stones.
How a Tragedy Taught Me the True Meaning of Fatherhood
Guest post for Changing Focus, hosted by friend and fellow Christian blogger, Jena Fellers.