Blogging as a form of Public Theology
I just spent the last couple of days in Washington, D.C. exploring what it means to be a public theologian. Over the last year, I…
Ministry in Heels
The Blue Couch #NaBloPoMo
In my sophomore year of college, Brandon asked me to take a road trip with him. We drove to Madison, where his sister was living,…
Church Clothes #NaBloPoMo
I was never someone who was really concerned about style growing up. I had some hand me down outfits from cousins, I wore a lot…
Apps and Folders
How you categorize something matters. It speaks to the importance you place on it and the function it serves. My smart phone has the ability…
Competing Goals
One of my goals for this renewal leave was to cook more meals in the evening for myself and my husband. It is something I…
Manipulate or appreciate?
Henri Nouwen writes: It is impressive to see how prayer opens one’s eyes to nature. Prayer makes men [and women, I’d add] contemplative and attentive. …
The itch
Last week, I got into some poison ivy. First, on the disc golf course as we were looking for a shot that was too long…
What season do you inhabit?
Today in my organic ministry class, we were invited by Diane Glass to notice what season best describes our hearts, our relationships, our work. It…