Reflections on Thanksgiving Week

It was the little things that made my insides open wide. The small surprises, those 'mere' moments that steal the breath and sear themselves into the memory.The students from Asia and Europe who … Read more...

SUNDAY!

Joining with Deidra Riggs over at JumpingTandem for her lovely meme called simply - Sunday! A 6-hour drive to northern California, heading to a spiritual direction retreat with a friend, brought … Read more...

Five Minute Friday: GROW

Maybe, in these few minutes before midnight, I can actually get a post linked on time this week. Sigh. Yup, it's been one of those. I've driven over 1000 miles in the last week and my bod is feeling … Read more...

Family Portraits #5: Uncle Harold

It's been a weird week - lots of travel, with many hours spent in the car. And intermittent problems with internet connections several times this week, too. So I am late with this post. And I … Read more...

Five Minute Friday: Unexpected

Joining Lisa-Jo late this week - been a heckuva a time trying to be available for a number of different needs in our family circle. But I found five minutes today, so I'll be 'better late than never' … Read more...

Family Portraits #4: Aunt Frances

I must admit that I am finding this series to be both fun and moving to write. It is a good thing to remember the people who influenced me in my early life - a very good thing. This week's installment … Read more...

When God Asks the Questions: do you believe this?

Yesterday was All Saints' Sunday.It was also Communion Sunday.Sigh.Two of my very favorite worship experiences on the same day.When Don Johnson became our pastor, he brought with him some liturgical … Read more...

Writing with a Timer: a Childhood Memory

A few months ago, I discovered a delightful blog about writing, one that comes complete with prompts. Timed prompts. I am discovering that this an absolutely crucial element for me. In order for my … Read more...

Five Minute Friday: Remember

Last week's prompt just didn't move me - maybe because I'm pretty much convinced that the church's attempts to be 'relevant' over the last 3 decades or so have produced an end product that looks less … Read more...