Single Sabbath
I’m sure it’s not what our church leadership intends, but I have developed a reflexive twitch of annoyance whenever I hear the words “Sabbath rest” or “self-care.” I’m not a […]
Everything Is Fine
I was driving a golf cart through the woods at camp when I came upon three girls sitting on a bench with their counselor. I hadn’t heard them at first […]
Pastoral Care for the Pastor
A few weeks ago, one of my church members, Dee, approached me after worship. Dee is one of our adults with special needs, and she is kind-hearted but often quite […]
Flying Solo
During my mid- to late-twenties, I went through a phase: Everywhere I went, I met Scottish people. I even found some in Mexico at an all-inclusive resort where my mom […]
Not That Girl
One day, not too long ago, I saw this article titled “I’m 33 and Have Never Been Kissed” reposted on Huffington Post. The heading intrigued me and as I read […]
The Not-So-Single-Anymore Rev.
I never set out to become an independent woman, but throughout my adult life, that’s what I have been. Looking back, I ended up where I am as much by […]
Faith in the Flesh
The first time I had sex outside of marriage, I was 35. I’m honestly not sure how I managed to grow up thinking that I had to save myself for […]
Life in All Its Awesomeness
Last week, at a continuing-education event with my peers, I was invited to draw or write my life map. The facilitator held up hers as an example, talking the group […]
Valentine’s Survival for the Single Rev
Valentine’s Day can be hard for single folks. This year, since it happens to fall on the first Sunday of Lent, it may be a particular challenge for single clergywomen. […]
A New Year of High-Level Adulting
I’ve never been much good at the whole New Year’s Resolution thing. It seems that for most of my adult life, every January I’ve made a half-hearted pledge to lose […]
