Churches, we want to believe, are happy, fuzzy places where everyone is loved and valued. That’s what we preach and teach. That’s what most of us expect from the church as well. But sometimes, churches become very contentious places. When that happens, it’s hard to focus on the church’s basic missions of ministry and spiritual … More When Church Becomes Contentious
One of my favorite spiritual practices is to knit prayer shawls. I love to sit quietly and not think, letting my mind rest while I simply make loop after loop with my hands and two bamboo sticks. When I donate my work to my local church, I feel something like a sense of relief. The … More What’s A Prayer Shawl? (And Do You Have to Literally Pray Over Each Stitch to Make One?)
“Life is tough….Take care of yourself by spending a few minutes a day in your own little bubble of peacefulness….” … More When Life Becomes Overwhelming: a DIY Resilience Toolkit
