I am so excited to share that my daily Advent devotions are available on my denominational website. I will post them here as well. However, here is the link: https://www.umc.org/en/content/daily-advent-devotions-hope-peace-joy-and-love They are divided into four pages for each week. Advent is December 1-24 this year. I invite you to read here or on the linkContinue reading “Advent Devotion Options”
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COMING SOON
This Advent season, December 1-25, I will be posting a devotion. Each one will have a Scripture, reflection, and then either a link to a song/hymn or poem. If you choose to follow, then they will delivered to your inbox. Alternatively, you will be able to find the daily devotions at umc.org.
Writetober, Part 2
With everything happening in the world, these #50wordfiction stories have seemed frivolous. I appreciate the #writetober2023 prompts, but this year I had a difficult time staying focused. It was easier for me to write the two version of the same word at one time, rather than on separate days. Sometimes I had to use theContinue reading “Writetober, Part 2”
Writetober 2023, Part 1
This year’s #Writetober2023 #50wordfiction challenge created by @Ro.Robinson.Writes on Instagram is slightly different. There are half as many prompts, and writers are invited to use two different meanings of the word. Below are my first sixteen days. SWALLOW “Don’t shoot that swallow!” Granny yells from the porch. “They eat mosquitoes.” Benji lowered his BB gun,Continue reading “Writetober 2023, Part 1”
Jonah
I had the opportunity to preach for a dear colleague in July at First United Methodist Church, The Coppertop, in Duluth, MN. This church has spent the summer focusing on “spiritual mentors” in the Bible. Immediately, I thought of Jonah. I love this short book (only 4 chapters!) in the Old Testament. There is muchContinue reading “Jonah”
Poetry
This year my daily Lenten discipline was writing a poem. Some days they came easily. Other times, I struggled. I tried to be open to the Spirit, rather than forcing a topic. In college, I minored in English, and most of my classes were in creative writing. I wrote a lot of poetry and shortContinue reading “Poetry”
Prince Harry
I wrote a piece for Luther Seminary ‘s Enter the Bible blog about Prince Harry and his courage, using Hebrews 10. The Courage to Leave Toxic Situations
2022 in Books
Inspired by my high school friend, I decided to look at the books I read this year, and thought I would share some highlights. I highly recommend her blog too, but here is her post about her books https://dontstopbelieving.me/my-year-in-books-2022/. She shares recommendations on books, beauty, and a host of Memphis pride. I have added someContinue reading “2022 in Books”
Unlocking
This last year or so I have focused inward, and my outward focus is mostly limited to those with whom I live. I feel like I am about to emerge from that time, but I’m not completely ready yet. This time has been a gift, and it has also been odd. Covid-time came at aContinue reading “Unlocking”
Lent
In the Christian Church, Lent is a period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. Sometimes people give something up, fasting from a specific food or activity to help them focus on God. Others take something on, like a spiritual practice, to bring them closer to God. It is often used as aContinue reading “Lent”
Redheadedrev 