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….
The Weight of Race
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…
forgotten time capsule
I opened up my little clock. It was a gift from two of my first students back in 2000. I removed the face in order to figure out what sort of battery I’d need to replace the one that’s been very dead for a very long time and was surprised to find a note I’d…
Slow down.
If I happen to experience that miracle of a conversation with myself, I quickly respond with, “I can’t slow down. In fact, I’m not doing enough.” Or, more likely, I don’t respond; I just keep moving.
Sometimes it really is a choice
Discoveries & Reminders
Today, I want to share a little bit about some personal discoveries and reminders. 1. A reminder: What we read in the Bible cannot be for knowledge alone but for transformation. So if you have a question about something you’ve reading in the Bible, by all means seek answers but don’t only seek answers so…
Red Pants
I didn’t think it would take this long. Getting myself dressed, that is. I’ve been doing it for at least 35 years. You’d think I’d have figured it out by now, employing some quick system. One piece or two? Two. OK. Pants or skirt? Skirt. Ok. Long or short? Short. I’ll pair with tights or…