Writing Heals the Soul
Generosity
My latest devotion is available from United Methodist Communications. You can read “Respond to God’s Grace with Generosity” here. Generosity is about so much more than just money. I want to be more generous with finances, but also in my relationships. Every day is so full, that I get laser-focused on what has to be…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
A teen in our community died by suicide this summer. Even more recently, a father died by suicide. I run out of fingers before I finish naming my friends who have lost someone dear to them to suicide. The world is better with you here. Suicide is never the right or only answer. The National…
Diversity
Diversity has become a buzz word, and lately with a negative connotation. However, in his first letter to the church in Corinth, Paul writes about the importance of diversity within the church. You can read my latest article on umc.org here. 1 Corinthians 12 precedes the famous chapter on love that is often read at weddings.…
We Are the Church Together
My latest article on umc.org is about the ways the United Methodist Church is united in mission across our global connection. I also get to highlight the ministry in Ukraine that one of my colleagues is leading. You can check it out here. Also, thanks to my editor and former student, Laura, who always makes…
Praying for Peace
One of my favorite parts of our church is the music. I even got to join the choir for one song last fall, and I hope I will get to sing with them more often this fall. The girls have had the opportunity to play their instruments, sing with the children’s choir, and even have…
The Deep Roots of Discipleship
I wrote another devotional for umc.org. You may access the article here. In it, I share about how the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion in The United Methodist Church unite us, and help us grow in our faith. I also share about some recent experiences at church.
Holy Week
This week we turn our focus to Jesus’ final days, crucifixion, and then celebrate the joy of Resurrection on Easter. I invite us to consider the women who stayed with him, even when the men ran and hid. I’m quoted in this article about the tradition of Mary Magdalene, towards the end. Heather Hahn does…
Lent 2025
The season of Lent this year is from Ash Wednesday, March 5 – Easter Sunday, April 20. I have a few resources to share with you, that I am using this Lent. First, you can read more about the season of Lent here, in a blog I wrote in 2022. Ash Wednesday is one of…
All Good News
Thanks for all the support! Mom received all good news from her appointments today. Time is needed to complete healing, and then I am sure there will a need for acceptance. At least it was awhile for me before I could address all the emotional aspects of cancer and surgery. So much to celebrate! Regular…
An Update on Breast Cancer
These are breast cancer cells. I wear this necklace to celebrate that I no longer have them in my body. Though it has been over nine years since my breast cancer diagnosis, it is still an everyday reality for me. Lately it has become even more so. My mom has breast cancer. I am leaving…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
Follow My Blog
Get new content delivered directly to your inbox.
Redheadedrev 