#32 – Who Are You?
If someone asked you to write three things that you ARE, what would you write?
#31 – Outside My Comfort Zone
As One who has neither beginning nor end, God is not bound by time. A God this big, this immeasurable, who exists outside of time itself, also exists outside of my comfort zone.
More Than Monopoly
Dates don't have to be confined to the prototypical "dinner and a movie." Although, for the record, a dinner and a movie is indeed one of our favorite dates. When Peter (also known as the Man of My Dreams) and I were getting to know each other, we searched for effective ways to grow a [...]
The Question Habit
Asking questions and listening well can take every relationship deeper. Have an engagement tool for the next time awkward silence fills the air Discover the God-designed uniqueness of another person Help someone else process his or her thoughts and emotions Engage in new or sensitive situations in non-threatening, conversational ways Jump into your day [...]
Presently Engaged Podcast: Season 3
Season 3 of the Presently Engaged Podcast just released! This season is loosely organized around the engaged family. It’s full of short, friendly encouragement to live intentionally right where you are—and just the right length for a short drive or a walk around the block. Listen in wherever you enjoy podcasts! [...]
The Big Game of Listening
At the risk of alienating most people reading this update, I am not a football fan. When I must pretend to follow sports, I am a basketball fan, and I cheer for the Dallas Mavericks. In a city full of rabid San Antonio Spurs aficionados, I wear my Mavs gear with pride. Every other year [...]
#30 – Wanting a Different Name
Join in as Mandy Pallock shares short, friendly, Jesus-focused encouragement to live intentionally right where you are! Episode 30: Wanting a Different Name Have you ever wanted to have a different name than the one your parents gave you?
#29 – Who Gets the Leftovers?
Join in as Mandy Pallock shares short, friendly, Jesus-focused encouragement to live intentionally right where you are! Episode 29: Who Gets the Leftovers? I walked by our refrigerator to see blue painter’s tape swathed around the entire thing. Words festooned the front, written in an anonymous yet recognizable hand: Leftovers are bad!
#28 – Snow in San Antonio
Join in as Mandy Pallock shares short, friendly, Jesus-focused encouragement to live intentionally right where you are! Episode 28: Snow in San Antonio For six days, San Antonio shivered through rolling blackouts, complete electricity outages, and no water.
#27 – Right Now Is the Best Time
Join in as Mandy Pallock shares short, friendly, Jesus-focused encouragement to live intentionally right where you are! Episode 27: Right Now Is the Best Time If you are breathing, it’s not too late. If you are wondering “Is it too late?” it’s not too late.