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...
by Andrea D. Schmidt | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
First, I want to thank all of my faithful followers of Kisses from Kansas. I want to introduce you to our new space. Welcome to your new home, Finding Joy in the Someplace Else. To my new readers, you are welcome here. Let’s start this journey together. Click here to...
