Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
My friend Kristi begins listening to Christmas music on October 15. When the clock strikes midnight, she has the First Song carefully chosen and ready to play. Listening to winter tunes before the Halloween candy is consumed is way too early for me. Look at her all bundled … [Read more...]
Photo Credit: Flickr While you are celebrating the ghosts and goblins and gore, or the princesses, ninjas, and superheroes, or the harvest, I’ll spend the Eve of All Saints Day remembering my loved ones who have passed from this earth. So many have left me … [Read more...]
Last week, parents were invited to a poetry reading by 7th graders at my daughter’s school. Before the presentation, Annika asked me to check over her work for spelling errors. I was mesmerized. Who knew Annika could express herself in this way? (Well, I guess her language … [Read more...]
Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about! How many of us grew up hearing this from our parents? Or - You have no reason to be angry. Get over it. Buck up! I heard it. I admit, I also started the first years of mothering the same way. Thank God for … [Read more...]
Are you looking for a place to worship? You may want to stay away from our church. We’re a mess. We have unwed mothers, divorced men, and non-American citizens. We have depressed folks, physically disabled folks, and folks with problems so deep you’ll never hear … [Read more...]