by Andrea D. Schmidt | Jan 23, 2025 | Blog
Little sneakers stand on the black line. An unwanted concoction of glue, rubber, sweat and dust fill my itchy nose. Twenty-three wiggling bodies wait for their name to be called. I hold my breath. Heart thumping fast that my name will be shouted next, cheeks truing...
by Andrea D. Schmidt | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
On one frantically busy day, we slid into church seconds before the service began. Exhaling into the chair, I looked down to my knees. Imagine my shock and dismay to discover I was wearing jeans. I wore jeans to church. Heart beating, pulse thumping, I looked around...
by Andrea D. Schmidt | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
With my teaching certificate mocking me from the wall, I stare down at my steadily growing stack of rejection letters. Slipping my alma matter letter opener into yet another white envelope, I read, “Thank you for your application, we regret to inform you…” After...
by Andrea D. Schmidt | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
Have you ever taken a drive on a Sunday morning while every else is in church? Have you ever been without a home church? In a season where you are and your family are searching for a church? It’s lonely. It’s frustrating. And I am here for you. It is so hard to be...
by Andrea D. Schmidt | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
As a mom of an only child, I live in the land of Moms of Many. Our life can get lonely. Complicated. I often feel we are an anomaly. An oddity. When I meet with a new group of people or a new person, I often get asked, “How many kids do you have?” When I reply, “Just...
