One of the quests of our lifetime is to figure out: Who am I? Our identity tells us how we spend our time, what we buy (or don’t), where we live, what we believe. Identity is fluid – for our identity changes and shifts, sometimes without our even realizing it. As we think about the …
I like design. I enjoy new technology. I am a sucker for a new cleaning product. In other words, I like to buy stuff. Even though I am not much of a mall shopper, I am often on Amazon and while I started with purchasing too many books, my habit quickly grew. It is part …
I love World Communion Sunday. Celebrated this Sunday (October 7th), it calls Christians to focus on what unites us – the Eucharist. Christians throughout the world, regardless of their denomination, theology, politics, language, location, gender, and economic status, will gather for the meal that remembers Jesus. The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is the meal where Jesus …
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There are times in our life when we have to get honest with ourselves. Those moments of honesty may come when we sit before a pile of bills or when our marriage hits a rough spot. For some of us, this is a moment ripe with possibilities for a fresh start, but usually before we …
I recently listened to a podcast where the speaker shared about her struggle to feel “good enough.” She reflected on how not feeling good enough wasn’t related to her not being good enough at her job or in her hobbies, but a general sense that as a person, she just didn’t measure up. I could …
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Dear friends, I know very few people whose life has gone 100% according to plan. Most everyone is living Plan B, Plan C or even Plan Z. But over the years I have noticed how some people adapt, and even learn to thrive, when things don’t go according to plan. Of course, they don’t rejoice in the …
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I was blessed to grow up in a family that valued disagreements. We didn’t see things the same and my parent’s cultivated our individuality. Our dinner conversations were a mixture of theological, political and baseball debates. I loved it. So I was surprised to learn that not all families did this free-for-all family dinner debate. …
This week will continue our series on Rooted with a focus on forgiveness. Every family (even a church family) needs forgiveness. And forgiveness is often hard. I remember the first time I was really hurt by the church. I asked if I could take part in something at the church. I was 10 years old …
I have been thinking about the virtue of humility, especially as it relates to being the church… Many years ago, I found myself in a situation where I could not figure out what to do next. But because I was “in charge,” I did my best. Now, I look back on it and wish I …