Ten Things to Do for Christmas
It’s that time of year: Christmas. And as clergy, we are often tasked with making sure everyone else’s Christmas goes perfectly. Sometimes, that means we forget about our own Christmases. […]
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Service of Ordination
SERVICE OF ORDINATION 2020 I wish you knew What it’s like How it feels To watch your kitchen table tyrant wrapped in a red cloak of victory
I Didn’t Mean To Be Here
I didn’t mean to be here. Nothing in my Southern Baptist upbringing allowed me to picture standing next to a hospital bed wearing a badge with CLERGY written […]
We are Three
“But they are dead; those two are dead! Their spirits are in heaven!” ’Twas throwing words away; for still The little Maid would have her will, And said, “Nay, we […]
In Praise of the Ambush Wedding
In my experience, one ambush wedding begets another, as well it should. Once engaged couples see evidence of a “third way,” between eloping and a full-blown wedding and reception, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Faithful Families: An Interview with Traci Marie Smith
Faithful Families has new material, expanding on Seamless Faith. Which faith practice were you most excited to add? Though it is a sad practice, I was grateful to write a […]
Ask a YCW: Baptism Edition
Dear Askie, Six months ago, my wife and I were blessed with our first child, a beautiful baby boy. We want to have our son baptized at our church, but […]
Narrative Envy
Not long ago, I was making small talk with a new acquaintance before a board meeting began, and we were sharing about our recent respective vacations. I said, “I went […]
