In many churches and among a number of Christians, there are some hard conversations that go on about standards for doctrine and leadership, about what is truly God’s will, what it means to be inclusive and loving in a culture that demands so much in terms of...
Early in my young adult life I was taken in by the courageous, persevering women of the Civil Rights movement in Montgomery, Alabama who became spiritual mothers to me. They worked through many means, including the League of Women Voters where I myself...
From the time I was in high school until I was nearly 40 I tended to rise to leadership in whatever endeavor I pursued. Highest GPA in high school, winner of a number of awards for academic and athletic pursuits, Little Sister of the Year in my sorority,...
Today we had about 50 families with tables in the church parking lot selling “treasures” and all sorts of crafts. It was part of our church’s effort to help families address concerns over the economic downturn. Early this morning, as I arrived to...
