Today we are in Acts chapter 10, in the city of Caesarea. But to fully appreciate it, we have to go back and visit Joppa a little. Here’s our text, from Acts 10 verses 1 – 48. In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment….
Exciting News! Season 2 is here and it’s awesome! Also, more exciting news! As you may know, I’ve been writing and speaking and teaching for many years, and earlier this year started this Podcast. The response to all of this work that I’m so grateful to be part of, has been tremendous—you guys are eager to hear women preach, and talk theology and doubts and church, and be inspired to build bigger tables. Let’s do something together, because God is still at work in the world and the church is the *actual* body of Christ and it matters. It’s time to lean in and level up. Our call is to eat and drink and stay and heal and share. Let’s do this!
It was a warm spring evening in Abilene, Texas (2005) when I heard my calling–clearly, loudly, and undeniably. Twelve years later I still bristle at the term, but my brief forays away from that calling (and numerous mentors) have confirmed its validity. I am called to use my gifts of speaking, writing, teaching, and leading…
