Hello! Welcome to Always Orange. I’m glad you found me. You'll find I like to write about a variety of topics, ranging from faith to fiction to food to fashion. Whether I am teaching in my classroom or preparing a meal for family or friends, I seek to encounter God in the everyday moments of life.
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Tag Archives: The Christian Life
A Writer’s Manifesto: The Kind of Writer I Want to Be
This summer was the first in several that I did not have a writing deadline. The book was finished, published in fact. Outside of one book review due in June, I had no other commitments. Instead of feeling a sense … Continue reading
Posted in Everywhere God, Faith, The Christian life, Writing
Tagged Faith, Publishing, The Christian Life, Writing
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August, Again
It’s that time of year. School starts for my family on August 23. Ever since I returned to teaching, I refer to August as a transition month because it contains both summer days and school days. At my house, back-to-school … Continue reading
Posted in Back to School, School Beginnings, The Christian life, Work
Tagged Back to School, The Christian Life, Work
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A New Year, A New Word
Happy New Year, friends! I took down the last of the outdoor Christmas lights today and saw a school bus rumble past, signaling the end of Christmas Break and the return to normal life. Tomorrow is the start of my … Continue reading
Posted in 2016, Faith, New Beginnings, The Christian life, Work, Writing
Tagged 2016, New Beginnings, The Christian Life, Work
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Would It Help?
I think there are two kinds of blog writers—those who can pump out pieces several times a week and those who post more sporadically. I certainly fall into the later category, especially as of late. On the one hand, this … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Thanksgiving 2015, The Christian life, The Ordinary
Tagged Movies, Thanksgiving 2015, The Christian Life, The Ordinary
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Living in Ordinary Time
Recently, a friend forwarded to me this blog post about “ordinary time.” If you are familiar with the church calendar this phrase means something to you. If not, keep reading for a fuller explanation. This essay was a timely read … Continue reading
Always Orange at Home
Week Four: Always Orange in the Living Room Climb out of the basement, readers. We are back on the main floor this week for part four in the series Always Orange at Home. So far, we have spent time in … Continue reading
