Dear Hope,Has anyone seen a child who is in a growth spurt such that the poor kid seems to be wearing high waters all the time!? It's like the height comes faster than Amazon can deliver the next right size! (Thankfully Van wears shorts in all seasons, or it would definitely appear we aren't getting him pants that fit!)That is a good metaphor for our congregation right now. We have more great oppo...

Dear Hope,The EBs live one mile from ISU and 2 blocks from IWU. Even without being on campus everyday as I once was, you can tell students are back in town! It's in the air. And I can hear the BHS marching band practicing from my back yard. All signs point to back-to-school!If I'm being real, I'm still not done with summer. Van and his D87 friends spent all day Friday at the pool while their Unit ...