Packing Light

Traditions are really important in my family. We always went to pick out our Christmas tree at a nearby farm, which are all over the place in Oregon. Rain or shine (usually rain) we would tromp around in our mud boots until all five of us could agree on the “perfect” tree (no small feat,... read more

When I was dating I would get all kinds of advice. Some people would tell me I should look for a guy who reads his Bible everyday, others would say I should find one who did the dishes. Some would say I should find one who treated his mom with respect. “How he treats his... read more

She took the stage with the quiet confidence of a woman who had a message. Her hair was perfectly in place and  her clothes flowed beautifully over her body. “Today I want to talk to you about the danger of bitterness,” she said. Here we go, I thought. Another sermon about un-forgiveness. I tried to... read more

Whenever I go to a party, I have a strategy. I probably shouldn’t be telling you this. I’m not a huge people person, and big crowds stress me out, so whenever I go to an event where there’s a room full of people I don’t know, I choose a spot against the wall that’s fairly... read more

  From the author: A few years ago, a friend and I decided to quit our jobs, move out of our apartments, and travel across the country to “chase our dreams.” Our plan was to visit all 50-states, play music along the way, and keep a blog titled Packing Light. We were asking ourselves the... read more