Craig O'Connor |
July 30, 2018
The long, lazy days of summer are great. They’re the perfect time to stretch out with a good book, play a few games with your family, and enjoy some peace instead of constantly rushing from one place to the next. Unfortunately, it won’t be long before you’ll hear that familiar refrain from the kids: “I’m […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 29, 2018
Joanna always played it safe. She was the quiet one in school who was content to live in the background. She liked comfort and predictability. Then she met Chip. Chip was everything Joanna wasn’t: risky, dangerous, care-free, and an extreme dreamer. “If you give Chip a boundary, he’s going to break that boundary, if you […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 28, 2018
When Paul Hogan (aka Crocodile Dundee) says “I’ll slip an extra shrimp on the barbie for ya!”, what does he mean? “Barbie” is Down Under slang for ‘barbecue’ and the phrase “slip a shrimp on the barbie” often evokes images of a fun social gathering under the sun. Folks from that neck of the woods, […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 27, 2018
She’s a full-time mom, a pastor’s wife, a ministry leader, and in between all that, the Middle and High School Science Science teacher at TC Christian. Say hello to Erica Boven. What do you love about TC Christian? I love the Christ-centered focus of every class. I love that we start our day with prayer. […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 26, 2018
South Manitou Island is one of the most interesting destinations in the entire state of Michigan. Encompassed within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the island is only accessible by private boat or the Manitou Island Transit passenger ferry service that operates seasonally out of the Fishtown Dock in Leland. Here are some tips for an enjoyable time: […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 25, 2018
LinkedIn, for those not familiar with it, is a social media platform that’s specifically geared toward professionals looking to make connections. You can create a profile, join groups, and add friends just like any other social media page, but on LinkedIn you can also list your job history and skills, and link to your online portfolio. […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 24, 2018
(Today’s blog features Lynda Freeman of the Legacy Coalition) I had a conversation with a friend of mine at church recently who is also a grandma (she has 11 grandchildren!). We were talking about how important it is for grandparents to pass on a heritage of faith and she shared with me an old Arabic […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 23, 2018
Anyone who’s been to Hawaii, or looked at the Pacific Ring of Fire, will discover one of Earth’s most interesting landforms – a volcano. Despite what you may think, volcanoes are not a one-size-fits-all geophysical phenomenon. Instead, volcanoes have their own ‘personalities’ and are formed in a variety of ways. Now, imagine if you could […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 21, 2018
When you’ve reached the top and something’s still missing, where do you go? Brian “Head” Welch’s life was spinning out of control. As lead guitarist for the band Korn, people worshipped his music. He made all the money, had all the cars, houses and women he could handle, but still found himself with a crippling […]
Craig O'Connor |
July 21, 2018
Along with the longer days and abundance of outdoor activities, summer also brings a different style of cuisine that can shake up the culinary routine. While it’s easy to just throw something on the grill for dinner or a cookout, there are plenty of other ways to get into the spirit of summer by testing […]
