Our familiarity sometimes blinds us to things that are out of the ordinary. “Jesus is Coming Soon” is a favorite song among many in my tradition—Churches of Christ. Its cheery, catchy tune matched …
More Reflections on Why I Stay
This is a photo of the women who were present at the Women in Ministry Conference at Pepperdine in May, 2009. I am certain of the timing, because that's me on the far left, holding my almost two-year …
Why I Stay
I've been inspired by Mark Love's recent post "Why I don't leave, even though..." So I'm writing my own version of why I stay in Churches of Christ. I am asked this question all the time. All the …
Preaching At Home
I had preached three weddings and a funeral. I had preached in class and chapel as a graduate student, and later in chapel and various services as a chaplain. I had preached in a Disciples of Christ …
Who are you and what have you done with my dad?
Last night my dad and I went to hear Jeff Walling speak at the Pepperdine Lectures. On the way over he asked me if I would share with him what I had shared earlier in the week with the ladies at the …
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Resistance and Acceptance
I'm not sure whether or not I'll actually publish this post...I guess if you're reading it, you know what I decided. All my life really, but definitely in the last few years and most markedly in the …
