Saul’s Armor
When David prepares to face Goliath, Saul recommends some armor. The king, doubtful that the scrawny young shepherd is up for the task, lends David his own protective gear: a […]
We Really, Really Love You
After what might have been my fifth phone call of the morning, the dichotomy hit me again: I was delivering very sad and difficult news about the death of a […]
Worship Bloopers
I recently watched the movie “Four Weddings and a Funeral.” I found the romantic leads to be one-dimensional, and the movie wasn’t particularly funny, with the exception of one scene. […]
Slaying Giants
David said to Saul, “Let no one’s heart fail because of him; your servant will go and fight with this Philistine.”Saul said to David, “You are not able to go […]
I’m Done Waiting on You
I was ready to meet my mate in high school, when I first learned what the term “high school sweethearts” meant. As high school flew by with no dates, I […]
A Different Kind of Visitation: Re-Thinking Matthew 25
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be […]
Until You Know That I Know-And You Are Okay with That: Pastoral Confidence-Keeping
Clergy do not all live by the same ethical standards—or even embrace them—but here is one we all aspire to keep, with some variance: unless I know that you know […]
A pastor. In a swimsuit.
Sometimes I forget that my sunglasses don’t actually make me invisible. It is a Sunday afternoon. I am at the pool. I dig through my big, floppy, flowered bag that […]
Here I Sit
I have spent my final year on the Board editing the column, “Here I Stand.” It has been a joy and a privilege to share the stories of my sister […]
Wedding Season
It’s that time of year once again: Wedding Season! Young clergy women are here to offer some helpful advice and words of wisdom to the happy couples and their family […]
