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Called to Common Mission: An Episcopalian living Lutheran
Tuesday, January 20th, 2009Salutations!
All of us are on a journey. All of us are seeking to find our place in the world and while we quest and move through the mystery and the meaning of life, the Eternal One sends us companions for the journey. These companions comfort, encourage and sometimes challenge our perspectives. It is my belief [...]
Finding My Vocation (a sermon given at St. John Cumberland Presbyterian Church)
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Let me begin by answering the obvious question: “What on earth is he wearing and why?” First know that this has nothing to do with the worship drama the youth and I will soon be performing. This garment is the outward symbol of an inner journey I have been on all my life, traditionally it [...]
Adventures Of A Sunday School Teacher
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008This past Sunday we had our first one room Sunday School class for children ages 4-12. After months of planning, preparation, creating, decorating and praying we did it! Five wonderful children were dropped off by still sleepy parents at 9:00 a.m. to listen to God stories, wonder out loud with questions and comments, sing while holding hands [...]
My Gratitude List
Friday, March 7th, 2008I give thanks for:
Kevin J (my eternal sassafrasstic companion, my thorn, my rose, my best and forever friend)
Raelynn Scott (my soul friend, my mentor, my spiritual companion, my sister in God)
My Mother (lifegiver, hurt me, hurt by me, forgiver, forgiven, forever)
My Father(may he rest in peace)
My Brother (wounded, tender hearted, seeker, precious)
My Church (Episcopal, welcoming, lavish, [...]
Close the gate behind you…
Sunday, January 6th, 2008Every new year, like every new day, is a fresh opportunity to begin again. This new year is already sparkling for me like sunlight on water. I am becoming more fully myself. I am looking with more gentleness and forgiveness on a past littered with more trash than the last day of mardi gras. I [...]