Seven Guidelines for a Church Search

I'm searching for a church home, and I've made some rules for myself. [Click title to read more.]

The Posture of Hope

We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on God. [Click title to read more.]

When The Doors Are Open

My childhood church had its share of challenging congregants. I'm glad. [Click title to read more.]

A Thank You From Lockdown

Let us think on what is good, and true, and pure. [Click title to read more.]

Truth, Lies, and How To Be Christlike In The Time of Coronavirus

I did not want to write about the coronavirus, primarily because I’m already tired of it. It has taken over the news; it has taken over my grocery store shelves, which are largely barren; it has taken away sports. It has also resulted in my husband and I working from home for the foreseeable future, … Continue reading Truth, Lies, and How To Be Christlike In The Time of Coronavirus

On Lent, Challenges, and Freedom to Fail

I know I probably won't have a "successful" Lent. That's sort of the point. [Click title to read more.]

Why Do God’s People Never Respond To Emails? A Study On Why The Little Things Matter.

Don't neglect the little things. They make a big difference. [Click title to read more.]

Five Observations on My First (Accidental) Mass

I accidentally attended a Mass in Lisbon, Portugal, and the experience prompted me to consider my own approach to God. [Click title to read more.]

What Working Women Need From Their Churches

Working women need the church. And the church can offer some unique ministries to working women. [Click title to read more.]

The Shadow Church

The Shadow Church is the underlying structure of groups, conflicts, drama, and gossip that stratifies and divides a congregation. [Click title to read more.]