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There are a lot of complainers about “politically correct terms”. They miss the point. Language is important. Using terms that uplift...

What would happen if we respected each other? If we separated views from parties and divisions. If we looked at each other as children of...

I’m basically a very shy person. I’ve learned over the years to be more outgoing and personable, but it takes a lot of intentional...

The women’s group at my church met this past week for the annual white elephant gift exchange. It was a wonderful evening spent with good...

I believe having a relationship with God is just as varied and fulfilling as any relationship we have. It’s real and vibrant. The story...

I love decorating our house for the holidays. I have multiple bins filled with decorations, candles, ornaments, special towels for a...

I’ve written before about my feelings about choice with mental illness. When I hear statements about how we should “choose joy” or...

My church is in the process of blending our Methodist congregation with a Lutheran congregation. It’s been an interesting journey. It...

Over the last month or so, I’ve watched the trees change to vibrant red, orange and yellow leaves. Now, as I look out the window, I see...

Today was another session of “Wild Church” where we go to a park and walk the trails as an opportunity to experience God in nature. It...

I’ve battled mental illness my entire life. I was in the sixth grade when I first tried to kill myself. I’ve spent decades wanting relief...

Today my pastor, Pastor Malcolm, preached on Matthew 22-1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet. He said he found this passage...

I’m good at sharing what’s going on in my life. I think I drive my family crazy because where their lives intersect with my own, I...

Recently, a discussion came up regarding race in the church. As a predominantly white congregation, it’s easy to gloss over the topic. We...

I know it’s hard. Your body hurts. The pain feels overwhelming, but you are strong. I know it’s hard. Your body feels like it’s in mud...

My mother passed away 4 months ago. People try to comfort me by telling me she’s with me, but I don’t like that statement. The last thing...

My dearest friend, my “little sister”, got married yesterday. It was beautiful. It was a rainbow themed backyard wedding. Their yard was...

I have schizoaffective disorder a combination of bipolar and schizophrenia. It’s considered a severe mental illness and my counselor is...

That statement sums up my life right now. I have gastroparesis. I don’t digest food normally; food stays undigested in my stomach causing...

Why is it so much easier to trust God when He answers our prayers the way we want but the minute He says, “no” or “wait”, the doubts...