When Creativity Becomes Ministry
The vast array of colored yarn surrounded me. Some skeins were scattered across the floor, while others were already strung up and waiting to be woven on large pedal looms. I watched as a masterpiece was created before my eyes. With the constant rhythm of his bare feet moving up and down on the treadles, […]
Hobby Hunting
What is your least favorite “getting to know you” question? Mine is “What are your hobbies?” When I’m in a new space and icebreakers are in motion, that question that makes me roll my eyes. I am not really sure why this is because shared interests can be a great way to connect and make […]
What If You Just Stink at Hobbies?
I’ve long struggled with the concept of hobbies because honestly, friend, I’m just not good at them. Throw a ball in my direction and I’ll probably just duck and close my eyes. I’m the last pick for any kind of sports team. My attempts at a crocheted scarf or washcloth really deserve to be unraveled. […]
Floundering to Find a Hobby on the Field
Our first year on the field, we lived in Southern China and had the privilege of interacting with Chinese college students who also happen to be some of the world’s most amazing humans. I can still see my class full of English majors sitting in class eagerly soaking up their time with me, their favorite […]
This Week’s Theme: Hobbies
What do you do for fun? This might sound like the type of question you would find at the bottom of a job application or on a dating website. But we really want to know! Hobbies might be the last thing you would think of packing up in a suitcase and carrying with you as […]