Autumn is a firstborn daughter, like me, and sixth months my senior. Unlike me, her dad—an artist, teacher and retired cross country coach—is Navajo (Diné).
Celebrating Pentecost at Home
It’s been fifty days since Easter Day. Fifty days. Seven Weeks. An entire liturgical season spent physically distancing from our church families.
You are forgiven.
As a Generation X woman, working mother, clergy spouse, and people pleaser, I’ve often felt the “damned if we do, damned if we don’t” pull inside myself.
Grow at the Movies: Trolls World Tour
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal chose to release Trolls World Tour to streaming platforms to rent. A 48 hour rental costs $19.99. Initially I […]
Detail Watchers
I reach out to fellow detail-watchers.
Being Church at Home
A recent, widely shared tweet says, “Honestly, I hadn’t planned on giving up quite this much for Lent.”
Trading Snake Driving for Cat Herding
You might notice that people around you are in clashing shades of green, pinching priests who forgot a green accessory, because they are all so […]
Sharing the Love of God through Valen-Kinds
My family was working our way through a 14-day Valen-Kinds daily devotion. This year, as we inch towards Valentine’s Day, I am more than ready to get out the big felt heart, scripture sticks, and notecards.
Redeeming Messy Family Trees
Jesus’ family makes me uncomfortable. In fact, I wouldn’t allow such seedy characters into my living room or sanctuary.
Advent at 80 miles per hour
How do we observe Advent?