by Andrea D. Schmidt | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
Recently, on a busy day, rushing to finish my errands, I finally sighed into the pew. Looking down, I was dismayed to discover I was wearing jeans. I wore jeans to church. Heart beating, pulse thumping, I looked around me. The lady with the long blonde hair, two rows...
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 at 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...
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 explain,...
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...
