Mental Health Boundaries from a Recovering One-Year Pastor
I knew I had made a mistake as I sat in a COVID-distanced circle with my district superintendent and the five people I trusted most in my church to discuss […]
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How Are You– Really?
The other night in Bible study I posed the question: Is anyone happy? People are not OK right now. Whether it is ongoing pandemic fatigue, financial stress, job dissatisfaction, or […]
“Targeting Gun Violence with Gun Buybacks”
I’m a bit of an outlier among my young female clergy colleagues. I’m a gun owner and a hunter— I use my guns exclusively for hunting wild game. As a […]
Ripples of Love
Sitting at my studio table, I am renewed. As the light dapples through the open windows, I am surrounded by art and story. While I appear in solitude, I am […]
Swallowing a Bitter Pill: A Lenten Journey
“I’m giving up Lent for Lent!” It is a common joke around this time of year when worship leaders start planning for the Lenten season. I know I’ve said it […]
You Shall Love… Yourself
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matthew 22:39b I remember the first time someone pointed out that Matthew 22:39 assumes that you love yourself. It’s a simple nuance […]
Faith, Interrupted.
The widow of Zarephath had no oil or bread but she did as Elijah said, and was able to feed Elijah, herself and her son until the rain returned. (Summarized […]
