On Call….. 24 hours a day……
Someone had contacted me about a post I had put on Facebook quite a while ago about dealing with the death of a young man. She had a young person in her life who had suffered the loss of someone … Read More
Know When to Walk Away…..
Thoughts about another year of ministry with women in addiction: What in my demeanor or conversation or stated and lived beliefs would ever give anyone the idea that I would continue to give aid and comfort to someone living a … Read More
Rethinking “Benevolence”
Adam Grant: “Generosity isn’t saying yes to every request. It’s helping when you can make a unique contribution.” “Generosity isn’t sacrificing yourself for others. It’s helping when it won’t exhaust you—and when it energizes you.” (Although there may be times … Read More
Seeds Landing On Rock
“I believe almost any tree can grow out of a rock, given the right conditions. I’ve certainly seen enough of them. In my part of the world, I’ve seen just about every type of tree doing this. Generally the seed … Read More
Burning Bushes
In 1992, I attended a retreat. At the end of the weekend we were asked to share what the weekend had meant to us and what we were going to do with it. I recall saying that I felt like … Read More
Reprised…….A Church Observed
I wrote the post “A Church Observed”, included below, in February 2009. What I saw then and what I see now is very exciting….people in congregations across our community doing great things! But the potential is even greater for certain … Read More
On Being A ‘Spiritual Midwife”
Seeing this picture on a friend’s Facebook page reminded me that there was a morning last year when I was in prayer and I clearly felt the Lord speak to my heart the word, “Enough.” That was all. It … Read More
Life from the Backside of 60
Life from the Backside of 60 There is a meme that was making its round on Facebook that went like this: “In your 20’s you are annoyed that others talk about you. In your 40’s you no longer care … Read More
Zebras and Harness Racers
Zebras and Harness Racers….. In late summer of 2014 and for much of the next year I experienced a multitude of frustrations and confusion in attempting to connect with some individuals in ministry beyond my local community and church, I … Read More
What Experiences Inform One’s Faith and Practice of It?
What experiences in our lives inform one’s faith and practice of it? And is it any different for clergy as opposed to laity? https://juicyecumenism.com/2016/03/03/episcopal-priest-underwent-abortion-to-finish-divinity-school-later-tanked-parish/ This is a disturbing report of a parish priest who had an abortion in divinity … Read More