As a parish minister, I always looked forward to the Sunday after Easter more than Easter itself. Of course Easter is wonderful, the celebration of the very heart of our faith. Of course wherever I served we had special music, Easter lilies, and my most well-rehearsed sermon of the year. And of course we had […]
Solitude
During this season of Lent, I am discovering the power of seeking refuge and solitude in bolstering my own mental health. While I have always spoken of the value of self-care, I admit that I don’t always practice what I preach. In the midst of a life that is much too busy, and many times […]
The Reality of a Child
I always wake my daughter up in the morning by gently touching her shoulder and giving her a five-minute warning that I’ll be back and expect her to be up and about. One day last week, when I touched her on the shoulder, she bolted upright in bed and sleepily told me “Mom, they shot […]