She is soft spoken and shy. But the words she shared with me that evening effect my life to this day. In my early twenties, some of my friends flew to other countries to repair schools and staff orphanages. Others drove to Florida to attend ministry school led by two fiery … [Read more...]
How to Have Fulfilling Conversations When Your Politics and Religion Differ
2012 was a most argumentative year. By May, my bouquet had wilted. The tire dust clouding the long road relocating us from New Jersey to Tennessee settled back into the asphalt. We were both foreigners in the land now. But our political and religious views were anything but … [Read more...]
The Biggest Idol We Overlook
For years I’ve been fondling a golden statue in my pocket like a chess piece. It has certain dimensions and a particular weight. Crafted with precision, the sleek, bulge-free outside is rubbed clean of smudges. And when I lift it out of my pocket it sprays sunbeams and stardust … [Read more...]
Moms in Ministry-a Mistake or a Miracle?
Decades ago I heard a story about a mom who flat out disobeyed God. I never understood her disobedience. Until I did. Until I became a mom who almost did the same thing. “Study Spanish,” She heard God ask deep within her heart. Several times He asked her. But her excuse was … [Read more...]
Rethinking How We Love One Another
He splashes water on his face and behind his ears. Then he draws a knee to his chest contorting himself over the laundry room sink to dip his feet under the faucet. If I talk to him during this brief cleansing ritual, I will not get a response. At first I thought it was rude, but … [Read more...]