“What an embarrassment of riches.” That’s what keeps going through my head as I gather photos for an upcoming church celebration. We’re celebrating 50 years in our current building, which makes it just 7 years older than me. The series of photos that triggered that phrase were of my bridal shower in the Fellowship Hall. […]
Read MoreThe Holy Spirit is not bound by scripture, nor is it instructed by scripture. Scripture is God-breathed but scripture is not God’s boundary. As believers, we interpret and debate and learn from and seek wisdom in the scriptures. They are words from God, not parameters for God. They are a place we come to develop […]
Read MoreI’m not interested in changing your mind or convincing you of anything at all. I won’t be jumping through hoops to do so. I have done my best to lay down the pursuit of chasing such winds. I ask that you return the favor to me. And if you are not interested in considering how […]
Read MoreI keep thinking this morning of those who will be afraid to gather to worship today in their church homes. In a place that used to advertise religious freedom, my Christian brothers and sisters are afraid to worship this morning. Now true, no one has specifically told me that this morning. I don’t really have […]
Read MoreI noticed the soft lines under my eyes in this morning’s light. I didn’t like them and felt a little offended to be honest. But I just did yoga with 4 women at least 20 years older than me. I just recently thought of my friend’s birthday – the friend who passed away in high […]
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