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Signs of Spring

Recently I was walking across the college campus that is down the block from Trinity United Methodist Church’s building.  It had been day full of meetings and rushing around trying to get everything done, so as I walked I tried to be really present in the...

This Countercultural Life

This past Tuesday instead of watching the hoopla and spin of the political drama unfolding in the US, a small group of us gathered for worship, silence, and prayer.  We remembered our baptism, prayed over the water, lit candles, and claimed our allegiance to the God...

Sparkly Shoed Evangelism

A dear friend recently invited me to a holiday party, so I of course showed up in my best, most ridiculous, blue, sparkly platform heels.  My shoes were a big hit and  my friend delighted in telling his other guests that I am a pastor.  And because I was at this party...

My Cup Runneth Over with Deacons

My husband Jeff is an ordained Deacon.  In the United Methodist Church Deacons are specialized ministers.  When they are ordained they are sent out to a ministry of word, service, compassion, & justice.  For Jeff this is lived out as he shares the word through...

New Year

For the first time in a long time I took a week off from this blog.  I’ve been writing every week for almost 5 years, scheduling posts for vacations and inviting guest writers in at times.  This month however I knew I needed to simply let go for a bit.  I was...

Love

I have ridden that train.  I have driven on that interstate.  As I looked at the photos of twisted train cars and crushed vehicles I wondered about the nice guy who was working the snack counter on our last train journey and the funny lady who checked our tickets.  I...