Mid-Life Crisis
by Jennifer Anderson When I told my Mom that I had bought myself a Mini Cooper for my birthday she joked that it was my “mid-life crisis”. Excuse me? Mid-life? […]
Dinner for Two?
Name Withheld I was just trying to be nice. Pastors are supposed to be nice, right? And to listen; pastors are supposed to listen, especially to their elderly parishioners who […]
In Touch
by Melissa St. Clair “Well, the bad news is you’re going to be sick for weeks,” the doctor offered with a (sort of) sympathetic smile. I didn’t respond immediately, waiting […]
Cuss Words and Cocktails
Name Withheld I cried…I cannot believe I cried. I absolutely cannot believe I did that. A month ago I met a cute guy. He was with a few of his […]
The Friendship Family
by Karen Potter I mapped out my life by the time I graduated from college. I’d be married at 25; I’d have kids at 30. This was my plan. Why? […]
Dating Do’s and Don’ts
by Kedron Jarvis and Michael Pipkin This month, the Single Rev’s Guide to Life goes to the lighter side with a brief list of survival guidelines the rocky territory of dating in the […]
The Other L-Word
by Stacey Midge If you're single, most people you encounter will assume you are, but if you admit it, they will likely become uncomfortable. It's an unmentionable for clergy, a […]
Aborting God
Name Withheld Mary, Mother of our Lord: Only you would know. You could only understand when an angel appears and tells you not to be afraid when that’s all you […]
Single and Attached
by Anonymous When I got anxious writing my ordination paper, it was John who rubbed my shoulders. Outlining your story of call, understanding of polity, history, ordained ministry along with […]
Hot or Not?
by Stacey S. Midge Somewhere in the midst of my insane Advent busyness, their various work and relational situations, and all of our winter hibernation modes, several of my friends […]
