Text: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29 A few weeks ago, I was able to make a trip to Hawaii with my family. Twenty three of us… aunts, uncles, cousins, grandkids, siblings, parents, nieces, and nephews… in paradise. One of the things that I am always on the lookout for in Hawaii are rainbows. The mountains in…
Ministry in Heels
life as a young adult pastor
Thanks!
Text: Isaiah 12:1-6, Philippians 4:4-9 Holy God, speak into our midst this morning. Fill us with hope, grace, and peace. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of all our hearts and minds honor You this morning. May they be worthy of your calling and accomplish your faithful work in our midst. Amen. I thank God…
Help!
Text: Psalm 40:11-17; Matthew 26:36-39; Good morning friends! We find ourselves in the season of Pentecost. The season of the Holy Spirit. Those first disciples of Jesus were transformed into apostles… leaders of a community of people that tapped into the power of God for good in the world. You know, as much as we…
I See You
Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-18 Where does it hurt? I distinctly remember an incident when one of my nephews took a tumble and as soon as they hit the ground the wails and the tears began. I rushed over to offer comfort and care. Where does it hurt? I asked… And though they couldn’t form the…
Growing up white… and not knowing it.
Over the past few months, I’ve been exploring together with small groups of clergy, friends, and members of my church the persistence of racism and the underpinnings of white supremacy in our culture. I’m realizing that it is so prevalent we can’t even recognize it most days. It is like the air we breathe. We…
Comfortable In Our Skin
My gym regularly has challenges that help us to stay motivated and accountable with one another and our goals. For almost three years, Elite Edge has pushed me and shaped me and it is an important part of my week and how I care for myself. But I have to admit that I have this…
The art of cuddling
I remember as a little girl when my mom would sit leaning on her side on the sofa and I could curl up in the cozy little spot that her legs made. It felt like it was a spot just for me. A place of safety and warmth and love. As an adult, my spouse…
What are you even doing here?
I am exactly nine days into my renewal leave and I had a dream last night about an Administrative Council meeting. I was back at church with all of those familiar faces, reconnecting and catching up and it was wonderful… only something was terribly wrong. I wasn’t supposed to be there. Last night, in reality,…