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October 13, 2014
In Celebration of Clergywomen
October 14, 2014 is my 24th Anniversary of Ordination to the Ministry of Word & Sacrament. What a privilege to live this life! For the past three years I haven’t been serving a church full time, and so I have … Continue reading →
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October 8, 2014
Screens in Church: Eight Tips for Using Visuals in Worship
Visual images are powerful. We are surrounded by images used to influence our behavior as consumers. What is the role of the church in using images? More than five years ago I wrote about the connection between computer icons and iconography. … Continue reading →
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October 2, 2014
Pie & Pilgrimage & Potluck: October 18-19, Midland MI
Michiganders definitely know how to choose a location. The Saturday event will be held at a famous eatery: The Grand Traverse Pie Company. Click on the link if you dare. On Sunday I’ll be preaching both services at Memorial Presbyterian … Continue reading →
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September 30, 2014
My First Sailing Adventure — Annapolis, MD
Gulls flap. Ospreys dive. Tankers growl. Speedboats buzz. But no motor = Quiet.
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September 29, 2014
Praise or Blame, All the Same: Handling Criticism
A recent article in the NYT, Learning to Love Criticism, discusses a Fortune.com study of performance reviews, which shows that women are criticized more severely, and in more personal ways, than are men. In other words: It’s not our imagination! I am … Continue reading →
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September 25, 2014
Healthy Boundaries for Clergy: Four Gems to Remember
To keep my standing as a minister current, I must attend a “Healthy Boundaries” training once every three years. We groan about how quickly three years rolls around, but the training is helpful. (It was sponsored by National Capital Presbytery and used … Continue reading →
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September 18, 2014
Cognitive Anchors: What Weighs You Down?
“Cognitive Anchors” are facts we know to be true — so that all incoming information must wrap around these facts. What are your Cognitive Anchors? Last night I went to a “Dialogue of Discovery” at Janelia Farm, a research campus … Continue reading →
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September 15, 2014
Reminding Myself
A problem that can be solved by a reasonable expenditure of money is not really a problem.
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September 8, 2014
Hospitality: What the Church Can Learn from Air Bnb
I’m a Presbyterian pastor who often talks about hospitality, sometimes in relation to one of my other passions, which is uncluttering. Last spring my husband and I took the practice of hospitality to a new level when we became Air Bnb hosts. … Continue reading →
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September 1, 2014
Is Mark Driscoll my brother? Is Jesus giving permission to do same-sex weddings? And other thorny questions raised by Matthew 18
This week I have a post over at Question the Text, a resource for lectionary preachers. It wins the prize for the longest title I’ve ever used for a blogpost!
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