Conflict in the Body
If you asked me before I became a pastor how I dealt with conflict, I would say directly and immediately. Even if you asked me how I dealt with conflict […]
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Re-membering
“What or who are your grieving and how has it affected you?” The questions echoed through the gathering space at the university I was invited to volunteer as a chaplain. […]
When Your Heart Aches
It’s been a week. It’s been a week since they announced an e-learning day, just one, for schools because of the coming Hurricane. It’s been a week since we shifted […]
Learning from Tabitha
What do we do when our bodily autonomy is violated and the Supreme Court takes away our rights? I read and re-read the stories of those people of faith who […]
Blessed Are the Meal Makers
As my husband and I celebrate our daughter Jo (Josephine) coming into the world this week, I’m reminded and grateful for the ways love surrounds us and literally feeds and […]
Bind Us Together
I’ve almost finished my first year as senior pastor at a church that is unlike any other I’ve had the privilege to be a part of. Our vision statement is […]
Enough with “Enough”: A Review of Seculosity by David Zahl
“Do you remember the days when the Sunday school was full and everyone went to church on Sunday?” “It’s such a shame that stores are open and there’s soccer practice […]
Letting the Church Be the Church for their Pastor
One of my favorite images of a pastor is that of shepherd. As a shepherd, I take care of my flock, making sure they are fed in belly and spirit, […]
Go Team: Christ, Community, and Conference Planning
“What does it mean to embody ministry? To be the physical body of Christ in the world? How is it with your soul?” These are just a few of the question posed […]
When Love Blurs
I know we’re not supposed to have favorites, but let me tell you about my favorite. I met her ten years ago. Her brother was an active member of our […]
