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Psalm for the Second Sunday after Pentecost
In these early days of summer when school has not yet released, the church calendar is so often filled with all the celebrations. Pride. Graduations. Confirmation. Every Sunday it seems like there is a really good reason to have cake.… Continue reading
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A Hopeful Lent
Where are you finding hope? What does hope look like for you right now? In my own struggle with whether or not to get dressed in the morning, I know that I’m struggling to find hope. It feel like a… Continue reading
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Pandemic Prayers for Epiphany 3
I am really excited when poetry takes the national stage. I was surprised when it happened in the beginning of the pandemic. Major news outlets started sharing poems chosen by their editors to speak this moment. Poetry became popular while… Continue reading
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Small Pandemic Joys
It has been so long that this pandemic has gone on. I have lost count. I no longer care to count. I have yelled at my kids. I have been short. I have been unkind solely because I have been… Continue reading
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Easter at Home with Babies and Toddlers
When I was in my very first call and was still saying I wasn’t sure I was called to be a parent, I led a conversation for the monthly potluck shared by parents and children about faith at home. It… Continue reading
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Fear, Love and Another Supreme Court Decision
Yesterday, the Supreme Court decided by a 5-4 vote to uphold the ban on transgender service members fulfilling their call to service in the United States military. It was said by one woman just four years short of retirement in… Continue reading
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New Traditions for Our Family
My husband is an atheist. That’s right. I am an ordained minister in the Christian Church and I married a man who could care less about anything remotely related to God. He will be quick to amend that. He will… Continue reading
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Tell the Children
I sat there with my daughter in my lap turning the pages. Matt de la Pena’s book Love was sent to me by my cousin. She said it reminded her of me. So my heart was already in my throat… Continue reading
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Raising White Kids With Curious Questions and GIVEAWAY!!
It was only a few months ago that I found myself returning again and again to sort through the children’s books at Half Price Books. (Don’t get me started on the lack of independent booksellers in Texas. It’s beyond upsetting… Continue reading
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Blessing of Teachers
Many churches had their kick off celebrations this past Sunday. Some are waiting until this coming Sunday to mark the big day when everything goes back to normal. All of the programming starts up again for the kids and adults.… Continue reading
Cooking with Elsa 