I was asked to write a poem based on “Where I Am From” by George Ella Lyon. It led me to memories sweet and painful, a warm heart, laughter and tears, over and over. Here it is… Where I Am From I am from Sooner sojourners I am from I-80, I-40, I-20, I-35, I sleep…
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 old daughter awkwardly over my 7-months-pregnant-belly. These women and this network are a big part of 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 time. When friends from within my tribe or broader Christendom learn about my passion for and calling…
I was invited to share a devotional during the President’s Briefing at Pepperdine University just before the fall semester began. Here are a few clips from that talk, which still ring true today in our culture of frenetic busyness.
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 congregation and an ecumenical Church of Christ (who had branched out from mainline COCs). I had spent all…
