A Lenten Journey: The Wilderness Trail — Day One, Ash Wednesday

February 18, 2015 By

Today, the calendar moves away from the season of Epiphany into one of preparation for the next great feast of the Christian church -- Easter. We have arrived at Ash Wednesday, that beautiful … Read more...

Book Review Tuesday: “The Fringe Hours” by Jessica Turner AND a GIVEAWAY!!

February 17, 2015 By

There are a lot of blogs that are written by and for young moms. A LOT. But a few of those rise to the top of the popularity heap, for a variety of reasons. Jessica Turner's blog, "The Creative Mom," … Read more...

All I Ever Needed to Know About Life, I Learned Playing Solitaire — Farewell, Deeper Story

February 13, 2015 By

When I wrote this rather light-hearted piece, I did not know that it would be the last one I would ever write for A Deeper Story. That good place has told wonderful stories for over four years now: … Read more...

A Prayer for Disciples Who Struggle . . .

February 10, 2015 By

A continuing series of public prayers, offered in worship at Montecito Covenant Church during the years I was an Associate Pastor there. This one was written for worship of September of  2010, the … Read more...

The Invisible Wound

February 7, 2015 By

I'm doing some strange things of late. At least they feel strange for me, at this point in my life.  I have joined a choir. And not just one choir, but two. Uh. . . where do I think I'm going to … Read more...

My Mom and Me — a Repost for makesyoumom.com

February 2, 2015 By

My friend, Laura Brown, has a wonderful new website dedicated to stories/poems/reflections about mothers and mothering. I'm honored that she chose an older post of mine to feature there today. You can … Read more...

Gathering the Pieces – SheLoves

January 24, 2015 By

A new year, a return to a loved and familiar place. It's the fourth Saturday of the month, and I'm up. When you read this, I will be away from home, celebrating a milestone birthday with my family … Read more...

How to Live When the End Is Near — Deeper Story

January 22, 2015 By

It happens to all of us. I'm here to tell you, this is the truth: we all get old, some of us a lot older than others. And that day is here for me. Sigh. Truth be told, I still don't quite believe it! … Read more...

The Day the Angels Fell — A Book Review

January 20, 2015 By

It all started with a tree, didn't it? And that theme of trees winds its way throughout scripture and throughout our lives, unfolding in myriad ways -- as metaphor, sustenance, shade, comfort, even … Read more...

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