Practicing Hospitality with Mary and Martha
I grew up in a family where hospitality was an Olympic sport. Family dinners were nightly and often grew to […]
Mary and Martha
Celebrating Women’s Rise to Holy Orders
Today, July 29th, is a special day for the Episcopal Church, and in particular Episcopal women. It is the shared feast day of Martha and Mary of Bethany and the commemoration of the first ordination of women to the priesthood in the Episcopal Church.
Why the World Needs Both Mary and Martha
Like many stories from scripture, my understanding of and ability to relate to Mary and Martha evolves over time, changing with the course of my life and what roles I’m filling.
Chaos and the Book of John: The Good Book Club and My Beloved Youth Group
What happens when a youth group reads the Book of John for The Good Book Club? It’s hectic, chaotic, and perfect.
Celebrating Sisterhood with Mary and Martha
As a dad of two daughters, I have a lot of feelings about today’s feast day for Mary and Martha of Bethany.