In 1980 I made my first trip to my pastor’s office seeking counsel. I cried as I told him about my boss, a married man I had known for 3 years in my workplace who was flattering me, courting me like a love struck adolescent boy…. I was tempted. And I was ashamed....
I love(d) my husband, Bill, who died recently. And I know that Bill loved me. There were, however, ways in which we hurt one another over the 48 years of our marriage. And although we came from families that made it clear that divorce was not an option, that doesn’t...
I had shared this social media “meme” and an “after church” photo last year….. This year’s “after church” photo is posted below last year’s meme and photo. Today’s was taken at our home following a Youtube...
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...
Can someone explain this to me, please? I have had more than a few women tell me, when asked about their family status…..Children? “Yes.” Marital status? “Single” Divorced? “No. I don’t believe in divorce.” Okay....
