Category Archives: Austin Stone

Yeah, I Surprised Myself on This One

Posted on May 17, 2011 by ritzvalle

Because my boss is a very kind man, I am currently afforded the favor of working from out on my porch. I mean that, and the fact that the office isn’t open yet. But mostly because he let’s me not … Continue reading →

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Churches do Easter Things

Posted on April 26, 2011 by ritzvalle

  They do egg hunts festivals celebrations. We take out ads to welcome people in to celebrate the thing on which out faith hinges: The Resurrection. And from my limited experience, I can tell you, that ppl who are in love … Continue reading →

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The Glory of Being a Baby Whisperer

Posted on April 10, 2011 by ritzvalle

There are times when I am so tempted tempted to believe that I am not good that I am not worth anything that I cannot accomplish anything good. Like this morning. Let’s just say, peoplefriends, that it’s been a rough … Continue reading →

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Two Score with Six Breaks

Posted on March 8, 2011 by ritzvalle

–For Lent this year, I am giving up social media. I will attempt to update at least this blog on Sundays, when I can break fast.– I often approach the subject of Lent by referring readers to other articles by … Continue reading →

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Just An Intern

Posted on March 1, 2011 by ritzvalle

I’ve been really grateful lately for the fact that I’m “just an intern.” That phrase really gets to people sometime. Like I’m demeaning my own worth, or that others are. “You’re more than an intern, Ritz…” Well yes, I am. … Continue reading →

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Shame, Fear, Anxiety. You Know. Fun Stuff.

Posted on February 3, 2011 by ritzvalle

As I write this post I am gathering “everything” that needs to be handed over, turned in, delegated, and otherwise “done.” In preparation to leave the continent. I mean by the time you READ this I’ll have been back for … Continue reading →

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First Tuesday (February)

Posted on February 1, 2011 by ritzvalle

–For those unfamiliar, “First Tuesday” refers to the prayer service TASCC holds on most First Tuesdays of the month. — I remember when I first came on staff, and our church was going through a Vision Series during which we … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve Services

Posted on December 28, 2010 by ritzvalle

There are some things I’m so far behind on. Things I want to be important that ARE important but that I just haven’t gotten around to. Like Christmas cards I told you about two weeks ago (really, two weeks?) that … Continue reading →

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HELP HELP HELP (Christmas Eve Miracle?)

Posted on December 16, 2010 by ritzvalle

Here’s the deal:   For Christmas Eve, the Stone is doing four services. Then we aren’t having day-after-Christmas church. Long story, good reasons.   But it also means I need to find staff for childcare for FOUR SERVICES because we … Continue reading →

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If You Can’t Do It Well

Posted on December 9, 2010 by ritzvalle

Sometimes, it still has to get done. (and usually, when you ask Jesus to help you, it gets done well anyway) I have a tendancy to avoid things I can’t do well. Just not even start them. Like blogging. If … Continue reading →

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