Too Much? — A Deeper Story

I am privileged to write each month at A Deeper Story. This month's story comes from a seminary classroom experience a very long time ago. But somehow the issue lingers. See what you think: As … Read more...

Doubters Welcome Here

They call this week "Low Sunday." It's the Sunday after the biggest feast in the Christian year, and every associate pastor in the world knows about it. This is a Sunday when associates are often … Read more...

Remembering When

Both Laura Brown and Jessica Turner have invited bloggers to post old pictures and tell stories about them in a meme called "Throwback Thursday." Laura's is specifically tied to her lovely book, … Read more...

And the Winners Are . . .

My thanks to each of you who entered your name into the drawing for a copy of Michelle DeRusha's wonderful new memoir, "Spiritual Misfit." Yesterday afternoon, I rounded up my two 8-year-old … Read more...

And the Light Went Out . . .

I dressed in black, ate my dinner earlier than usual and drove one canyon over to rehearse. The sanctuary was filled with evening light when I walked in, heightening the lavenders and … Read more...

A Muscular Savior

So. It's been quite the weekend. Beautiful weather on Saturday, with a little fog wiggling its way along the shoreline, clearing to bright blue skies above city and mountains. A drive by the Old … Read more...

The Gentler, More Subtle Way: A Book Review & a Giveaway!!

There are a whole lotta ways to write a 'come to Jesus' story. Strong stories of dramatic conversions are always around -- usually quite popular, in fact. And they are often told in lurid detail, … Read more...

Are We Missing the Boat?

The title of the post comes from this idea in the historic church: "The image of Christ and his disciples in a boat is traditionally used for the symbol of Christ and His Church. In Latin the word … Read more...

Which Mirror? — SheLoves

Can I just tell you what a privilege it is for me to post with the remarkable group of women gathered over at SheLoves magazine? Such beauty and goodness flowing over there. Our theme for April is … Read more...