I found myself reading through the daily lectionary texts for today’s date and feeling drawn in by the Ephesians reading …
Difficult Anniversaries
I’ve been thinking a lot about anniversaries. I wrote a few weeks ago about my ordination anniversary and what a …
Chronic Pain, Care, & God
People are often surprised when I share that I live with chronic pain. I am often bubbly, energetic, and always …
Memorial Garden – Prayer Surrounded by Creation
Several months ago, a member from the Worship & Music committee brought up the idea of a memorial garden at …
Dealing With the Creativity Block
I find a lot of joy in the creative aspects of my life. Whether it be sermon and blog writing, …
Part 9: What Are You… Reading – Pastor’s Favorite Bible Stories – Courage
“What Are You…” explores finishing that sentence. Through this series I’ll be finishing those sentences with …singing…listening to…and reading, getting …
Stepping Back Into Ministry
Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, September was not the month I …
Come to the Garden to Pray
I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses, And the voice I hear, falling on my …
Silence and Song – Festival of Homiletics 2018: Part 6
Start at part 1 of this series on experiences from the Festival of Homiletics 2018 here! When the second to last …
Needed Reminders: Taking Care
“How are you taking care of yourself right now?” ~Pastor Megan Filer, all the time This is a phrase that, …