I just got back from a weekend retreat at Mo Ranch where I spoke to the Presbyterian Women of Mission Presbytery. It was such an honor to be the keynote speaker, and I had a great time doing it. Given that it was the week after Holy Week, I’m pretty sure my body didn’t think
Sermon Remix, Retreat Edition: Join the Dance Read More »
This Thursday, inspired by this post “Be a Poet, not a Preacher During Holy Week,” I read three poems during the Maundy Thursday service For the Dying by John O’Donohue from his book To Bless the Space Between Us Kindness, by Naomi Shihab Nye from her book Words Under the Words and Fair is Fair by
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This prayer from Archbishop Oscar Romero says it all, more eloquently than any of us could. Rest, my friends, and believe these words I bolded some parts that seem to apply to Holy Week preparation: It helps, now and then, to step back and take the long view. The Kingdom is not only beyond our
Prayer for Busy Pastors and Leaders Nearing the End of a Busy Week Read More »
When I was a child, I opened my birthday presents in front of the friends who gave them to me. It was the best, most magical part of the party. All the presents! Unwrapping them! The joy! When I went to a birthday party, my favorite part of the party was watching my friend
A Case for Letting Children Open Birthday Presents in Front of Their Peers Read More »
How fun and exciting to think about having my mom as the second mentor on Mentor Monday. Nobody’s mom is perfect, but mine is pretty darn awesome. She inspired many of the activities in my book, she is hilarious and creative, and she’s always there for us. I knew I wanted to feature her on
Mentor Monday: Love Your Kids for Who They Are (not what they do), Lynn Smith, Supermom Read More »
Back for 2016, the wildly popular Lenten Practices Family Calendar! Families loved this calendar last year, and this year it’s available for $1.00 for personal use. See other listings for church use. The activities on the calendar are based around the “3 Pillars” of Lent. Prayer [P], Fasting [F] and Almsgiving/Service [S]. The pillars are
It’s Here! It’s Here! 2016 Family Practices Calendar! Read More »
It’s impossible to think that Valentine’s Day is coming up in a couple of weeks. I seriously need to get my Christmas Tree down #notkidding. Annnyyyyway, even though it’s coming up alarmingly fast, Valentine’s Day is a great day for kids and traditions. Last year I made up this fun list of 50 things to do
Valentines Traditions & Little Love Letters from God! Read More »
Friends, we’re already getting lots of inquiries about the Lenten Family Practices Calendar for 2016! The 2015 version was a huge success and I’m excited to put out another version that will be just as exciting and meaningful. This year the lenten family practices calendar will cost just $1.00 for a personal download and $35.00 for
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I’m super excited to start a new blog series called Mentor Monday where I share wise advice from friends who have mentored me in one way or another. It seems to me that life is made up of small pieces of good advice that end up being life changing. The best advice I’ve gotten
Mentor Monday: Eat More Fruits and Veggies, Tracy Germer, Arbonne Area Manager Read More »
At about day 18 I stopped writing my daily reflections as I challenged myself to do. At the time, I wasn’t sure if I would come back and write them later and post them, or if I would let it go. A lot of things started going on: getting ready for Christmas Eve service, caroling
Ask, Bless, Sparkle, Memory, Give, Receive, Love, and (Letting G0) Read More »
