Tag: God
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Where Is The Wear That Should Be Under There?
I’ve packed enough suitcases in my time that it’s become second nature. Throwing things in that are the necessities. Things I always use. For a retreat this past weekend with some of my favorite people, I packed quickly. Without thinking. But the plan had been practiced many times before. I had this down. The lack…
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Waste Not But Still Want
Waste is a word that always leaves you thinking of something not needed. No longer wanted. There’s that waste we all produce daily. Yup, I’m talking bodily functions here. Nothing like randomly channeling my inner kid. There’s the waste we as Americans are incredibly gifted in–food, things we’ve decided we no longer need or want,…
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When It’s Time To Dance To A New Song
There’s something wonderfully encouraging about celebrating what people have done. Recognizing how they’ve impacted lives around them. Especially if one of those lives is mine. We’ve been in Washington, D.C. this past weekend honoring a couple we’ve known and worked with for many years. They’ve been significant in ministry, developing contextually needful ways of sharing…
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All You Need Is Love–And Some Stuff
Valentine’s Day is probably my least favorite holiday of the year. Not that I don’t enjoy the idea of romantic love. I do. The pressure of hearts, flowers and chocolates is a bit overwhelming. I’m part of the problem. I always forget to buy cards. (Making them is outside my comfort zone. I stopped that…
