Ever since I got home from my last trip to Laity Lodge, I've been trying to adapt myself to a new habit. It has a name, which currently escapes me, and it involves writing. Last year, Joy Castro, a local author, sat with me and a few of my writing friends and talked with us about writing. Joy has …
On My Mind
This really could go either way, right? So let me start out right here, and let you know I'm not going to talk about Ferguson. Not here. I don't even know if I'll be talking about race and the Church anymore in this space at all. Social media is an arena, complete with gladiators and thumbs ups …
The Empty Chair
I met Evi (like Chevy, she'll tell you) at the JumpingTandem Retreat last year. Then, a few months after that retreat, Evi and I happened to attend the same retreat led by Kathleen Norris and hosted at the Benedictine Monastery, about an hour north of Lincoln. I'm excited about introducing her to …
The Consent of a Weary Soul
So here's a funny thing: Last night, when I made my way up the jetway and into the airport here in Lincoln, Nebraska, I could barely contain my enthusiasm. I would have skipped across the threshold, except that I was so weary. I am so weary. Beneath the blue sign with white lettering that read, …
The Cat is Out of the Bag | A Behind-the-Scenes Story
If you're a subscriber, you know I finished my manuscript and sent it off to my editor last week. All I can say about that is I'm glad it's in someone else's court and now I can turn my attention to Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Thank you for praying me through this first big step of …
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The Gift of Work
"And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17 "Mom, can you help me out? Would you dry the dishes?" As soon as she asks me, I can feel resistance rising up on the inside. I don't like drying …