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The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
An Abundance of Blessings on a Bittersweet Day
I have ushered in my 50’s in a pretty perfect way. This morning I preached for the first time in over a year. I wasn’t nervous, I was just happy to be where I belonged. Sharing the Good News is truly a calling on my life. My men took me to lunch and then we came home....
Finding His Way
You hardly ever see my mighty warrior, Caeleb without a sketchbook and pencil in hand. He loves to draw. The boy goes through sketchbooks like water! He just can't get enough and I love it. I saw an announcement a few weeks back about the Blood Work art exhibit at the...
Episode 12 – The Anniversary Edition
Happy Anniversay to The Fishbowl! Join Cazandra as she shares a few thoughts as we celebrate the one year anniversary of the podcast. Please take a moment to leave us a review and subscribe to the show! Show Notes: Farwell, Texas Iliff Theological Seminary Psalm...
Small Town Quality
I taught middle school band for 13 years in the Greater Houston Area, so music in the public schools is something that I believe changes the lives of the students who participate. My appreciation for what band, choir and orchestra directors do on a daily basis in the...
Quick trips and friends
A quick trip to New Mexico was just what I needed. I had an appointment on the books and made plans to stay with one of my dearest friends…aka "Maggie Poo." We planned to go horseback riding the next morning. I joined her and her amazing husband for dinner, we watched...
Episode 11: Meet Dr. Gary Wayne Pyland
Gary has a fantastic story to share! His grandmother's influence led him to ministry at a very young age. He is a phenomenal musician with a heart of gold and he cherishes his friends and family. With an open heart he welcomes everyone. Subscribe to the show!...
What Is a 504 Plan and Why Do I Need It?
Special education. Those two words strike fear into the hearts of many parents. “But my son doesn’t need special ed!” I know, because I was one of those moms.When my oldest son Julian, now 22, was in elementary school, the idea of a 504 plan — based on a...
Answered Prayers
After close to 12 hours on the road, I found myself driving into a small, unassuming West Texas town. The old grain elevator stands tall with more stories to tell than I can begin to imagine. The sun was beginning to set over the flat lands of the new border town I...
Basketball and Gratitude
My desk is in our front room with a great big window that allows me to watch the sun come and go, the birds eat their seeds and to see the kids outside playing. This evening I write with five kids playing basketball in my driveway. The bounce of the ball rings like a...
Episode 10 – Meet Andrea
The light that brightens up a dark room...that's Andrea. She has a beautiful heart and shares her story about recovery and how ministry through Celebrate Recovery has played a vital role in her life. Subscribe to the show!! Show Notes: Walk to Emmaus Celebrate...
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