Empowerment Hope Justice Uncategorized
Little House on the Pandemic
When I hear the word “pioneer,” I think of Rosa Parks, John Glenn, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Whether on the frontiers of racial justice, space, or the Midwestern … Read More
Blog posts for Empowerment
Laughter in a Pandemic
I’m so honored to be featured in this interview by Baptist News Global entitled, “It’s Hard to Get a Laugh These Days, Even if You Are a Funny Preacher.”
Empowerment Gratitude Hope Kindness Self care
In the Shelter of Your Wings
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. During this COVID-19 crisis, I’m drawing inspiration from an unexpected source. It isn’t quiet meditation, connecting with loved ones via Zoom, … Read More
God Is Not Sheltered-in-Place
This column was recently featured in The Christian Citizen It’s official. ZooBorns win! At a time when many of us—soon most of us—are sheltered in our homes, life has become an ongoing … Read More
THIS JUST OUT: Coronavirus and Kindness Are Both Contagious!
The Bible says to love your neighbor. Alternatively, some people on this earth apparently believe that the Bible says love your neighbor unless you are in a … Read More
Empowerment Gratitude Kindness
Sarah’s Purse
I always knew it would be a great day when Sarah Goodson walked through the door of our church carrying her big purse. Raised during the Depression on … Read More
Empowerment Hope Risk and Reinvention Self care
The Magic of Chicken Poop
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column for Gannett. Have you ever made a mistake? No? Then please stop reading immediately and take your perfect self somewhere … Read More
Empowerment Hope Laughter Religion and Spirituality
THE KING LIVES!
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. Five years ago this week, on January 8th, 2015, my husband Toby and I made a pilgrimage to … Read More
Cancer (and other road hazards) Empowerment Hope Judgment and Forgiveness Self care
Am I Gonna Ride This Thing or Not?
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column with Gannett. There are a lot of things that the Bible doesn’t tell us. For instance, what did Jesus do between … Read More
Empowerment Hope Kindness Self care
Wisdom from the Kmart
This piece was also featured as a nationally syndicated column through GateHouse Media. When I want to lift myself out of the dumps, I go to the Astor Place … Read More