A Fallow Season
It’s been well over a year since I’ve posted in this space, and I need to give myself the permission to not feel quite so guilty about that. So here goes: Seminary has been wonderful,…
“God and passion. This is why I was a pastor, that is why I have come to this place: to live in the presence of God, to live with passion—and to gather others in the presence of God, introducing them into the possibilities of a passionate life.” Eugene Peterson, Under the Unpredictable Plant
It’s been well over a year since I’ve posted in this space, and I need to give myself the permission to not feel quite so guilty about that. So here goes: Seminary has been wonderful,…
Swaying to the lollop of the camel’s stride, again awe and wonder expand in my chest, joy-full to bursting. I am in Egypt. Riding a camel. About to hike Sinai by moonlight. And sleep under…
“Come, let’s go,” says the tall, sixty-something year old Dutchman as he strides off the bus, while the rest of us gather our gear and clamor off behind him. It’s only the second day of…
Start Naming Strength While They’re Young The outfit I have chosen is discarded in the clothes-swamp floor of her room. Jeans and a sensible t-shirt strewn among sparkly dresses, floral skirts, and chunky sequined sweaters.…
I have been avoiding writing this week, this summer, and my soul feels sick, anemic in lack. My youngest started kindergarten on Wednesday. I read the last words on the last page of this chapter…
I’ve had an emotional couple weeks. My dear friend and mentor, my Moses in Red Heels, is moving to Texas. We attend a beautiful send-off BBQ for her and her husband. Our church family gathers…
My fellow procrastinators, May I make a quick suggestion? Before you’re forced to brave the mall because you think it’s too late to order something online that will arrive in time for Mother’s Day, how…
I’d like to say briefly, especially to those of you who know us well, that Mike and I are in a good place. This piece has been years in the making and by God’s grace…
If you had asked me last month what I thought about minivans, I would have told you I thought they were great. Such a convenient option for growing families! In fact, I would have mentioned…
Who needs those end of the year book-lists when you have a book and podcast list randomly in the spring, amiright?! I’ve separated The List into three parts, with each entry in random order.…