Oh you know the title made you look! The truth is we need to do more talking about our sexuality. My husband and I got in a discussion while watching one of my favorite journalists, Anderson replay tapes from Larry King’s interview with the former pastor, Ted Haggard. We debated what we heard Ted’s understanding [...]
Archive for January, 2009
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby…
Posted in Uncategorized on January 29, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Self Care?
Posted in books, church, community, tagged church, sabbath, self care on January 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
We often learn the hard way about the need to take care of ourselves. My mother used to always get on to me for staying so busy as a teenager and college student (well, she still does today too). I’ve always had a hard time relaxing and enjoying some of the simple moments in life. [...]
These are the days… We’ll remember…
Posted in community, tagged life, memory, President on January 20, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Memory is an amazing gift, isn’t it? We take it for granted until someone we know struggles with the ability to remember every day kind of stuff. It’s like my Aunt Tommy, who because of a series of mini-strokes, will not remember the day she spent hours teaching me to crochet. She remembers how to [...]
30, Flirty, and Thriving…
Posted in community, vacation, tagged birthday on January 18, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Here’s to a wonderful birthday week! Now that the holidays and our birthdays are over, it’s time to get down to business. I’ve decided to train and run for another half marathon. I’m lacing up the running shoes (missing my old running partner, Britt) and I’m serious about this. April 19th is the date and [...]
My community…
Posted in church, community, tagged BWIM, Mercer University on January 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of the places I find community as a minister is the through the organization Baptist Women in Ministry. For the past three years, I have had the privilege of serving on the leadership team of this organization with really wonderful women. It’s an honor to dream and create opportunities for connection between men and women who feel called [...]
I love Sunday mornings!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged church, Sunday on January 11, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It’s a beautiful morning out here in California. I’ve been up for a while reading, reflecting and go over my sermon for this morning. I’m preaching again at New Community of Faith in San Jose.
I love the anticipation of gathering together with God’s people in worship. One of the students I work with during the [...]
Unexpected Holy Places
Posted in Uncategorized on January 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Growing up, one of the favorite places in our house was the kitchen. In our kitchen, we had a bar that separated the kitchen from dining room. This meant that my sister and I, or any number of our friends, usually hung out in and around the bar while mom (or dad!) was preparing the [...]
While on vacation…
Posted in Uncategorized on January 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I woke up to some pretty amazing surroundings while at home in Florida. I wanted to share some of my favorite places with you…
I am so thankful for these and many other beautiful memories from my week of vacation at home. Thanks to my wonderful friends and family members who made it extra special too!
