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August 21, 2014
Conduct a Funeral for a Sex Offender?
I’m one of the Matriarchs over at RevGalBlogPals, and today’s “Ask the Matriarch” question was especially complex: An accused sex offender has asked if I will conduct his funeral. He is terminally ill. I want to minister to this person and … Continue reading →
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August 15, 2014
Big Event Edinburgh: The Pilgrim Way
Interested in coming to Scotland with me? We can be pilgrims together! I’m thrilled to announce my first international speaking event. The above is a screen shot — here’s … Continue reading →
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August 4, 2014
9 Things Pastors Can Do Besides Pray for Gaza
The conflict in Gaza occupies hearts and minds right now. I know you’re praying for peace. But how else can a faith leader respond? So often we feel forced to choose a side. Are you pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian? The topic always … Continue reading →
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What’s a Christian Pastor To Do About Gaza?
One subject that occupies hearts and minds right now is Gaza. If you’re a faith leader, you may want to respond, but don’t want to be forced to choose a side. Are you pro-Israeli or pro-Palestinian? The topic always seems … Continue reading →
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July 25, 2014
Packing for Alaska: the One-Bag Approach
I like to keep things simple, but a cruise to Alaska raises inevitable complications. The weather is all over the place, and so are the activities, from very outdoorsy to very formal. How to pack and be prepared in one … Continue reading →
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July 24, 2014
Friends: Silver & Gold . . . & Bronzed?
Make new friends, keep the old. One is silver and the other gold. Our daughter learned that little ditty in Brownies, and I’ll confess it came to mind on our trip to Alaska (and not just because of the gold-panning). … Continue reading →
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July 23, 2014
Book Review: John McPhee’s Classic Work About Alaska: “Coming Into the Country”
This book is really 3 pieces under 1 cover. The first piece describes a trip on a remote river in a beautiful section of Alaska, bordering the Yukon territory. The language is poetic and the focus is on the ecological … Continue reading →
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July 20, 2014
Getting Wild About Alaska
My husband and I were packing our bags for our trip to Alaska. People had warned us to pack lots of layers. Our bedroom was strewn with clothing. It occurred to me that I still needed to print our boarding … Continue reading →
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June 27, 2014
Going Dark: Alaska Bound
Like many of you, I’m headed to a Scenic Place soon. Doug and I will celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary in August, an occasion that seems to call for something special. Journeying to Alaska is a two-week trip we always … Continue reading →
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June 25, 2014
Why I Support the Presbyterian Church’s Vote to Divest from Caterpillar, Hewlett-Packard and Motorola Solutions
People say that denominational decisions are like law and sausage. If you love them, you don’t want to see them getting made. But I love the way we Presbyterians govern ourselves. I geek out over our historic principles. Have you … Continue reading →
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