life

(Written back in February. Perhaps I’ll complete it one of these days.) I’ve committed to writing five days a week. I don’t publish most of it, not because I don’t think it’s good. Of course I think it’s good! I keep it to myself because I’ve learned that a large amount of privacy is valuable…

I took a quick trip into Facebook world yesterday. I know! What happened to my detox? It’s still happening. (And I learned that it’s very possible to get on and off Facebook very quickly. Ha!) I was exited to share something. So, I did. It’s on our church Facebook page. It’s about joy. Have you studied joy in…

My entire being is craving more time with God. I’m learning to surrender.

Don’t you hate it when one of your friends on Facebook posts, “I’m going to take a break from Facebook. See you all later!”? Perhaps “hate” is a strong word. Some people certainly find it very annoying and reply with “Just take a break. Don’t announce it!” because announcing it can sound a little self-righteous….

Several months ago, a friend and I had a lengthy phone conversation about my idealistic vision for community within the framework of a congregation. He talked about the racial component to any healing/growing space. Today, I read a friend’s article about the complex relationship between race, attitudes against women’s ordination, and the lack of supportive…