When Sabbath Comes for You
“Guilt free laziness. A welcome respite.” These words came through on a group text when the icy weather hit North
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Spiritual Practices
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
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Laying the Foundation of Spiritaual Practices
I distinctly remember having a conversation with my husband when our children were very young and I was a stay-at-home
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Grace in the Garden
A couple of months after the pandemic started, I drove a couple of miles down Fruitvale Avenue, determined to purchase
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The Miracle of Hearing
“What language would you speak if you could speak any language?” someone asked as we reviewed the liturgical calendar during
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Engaging Lenten Practices as a Family
I’ve been thinking a lot over the past few weeks about how my family might engage the traditional Lenten practices.
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Looking Back and Looking Ahead: The Practice of Reflection
“Moving into a new year doesn’t mean starting over, it means starting again, armed with wisdom we’ve gathered along the
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The Skin You’re In
A friend from seminary preached at church this week and talked about the passive aggression behind the phrase, ‘bless your heart.’ Most
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A lifelong devotion to Mary the God Bearer
I was obsessed with the Virgin Mary as a child. This was an odd fascination for a little girl who
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Present-Focused Living
Do you ever find it hard to live presently in one season, while also planning for another?
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