On Tuesday, March 11th, we joined a crowd of possibly 400 people to accept one of the biggest gifts we’ve ever received. Myself, my husband, and 235 others were candidates for Canadian citizenship. From all around the world we came, bringing together a delightful blend of languages, cultures, and life journeys. With our left hands… Read More Stories of Grace: The Gift of Citizenship
I’m delighted to have Christa from Brown Sugar Toast guest posting for me today. She is both a pastor’s daughter and a pastor’s wife. She is sharing some highlights from the book “True Companion: Thoughts on Being a Pastor’s Wife.” I hope it blesses and encourages you today! AND I have some fabulous news- I’m… Read More True Companion: Thoughts on Being a Pastor’s Wife {And a Giveaway!}
Last week’s 5 Common Misconceptions of Pastoral Ministry was so well received that I decided to do a second post on this topic. Some of my readers emailed their suggestions to me, confirming my thoughts that this list could go on and on. So I’m going to cap it off at 10 total and maybe someday… Read More 5 {More} Common Misconceptions of Pastoral Ministry
She sat on my piano bench, eyes wide with anticipation as I explained what the music festival would be like. “They’ll assign you a day and a time and you’ll go to the capitol theatre and play your pieces. You’ll be competing against others who are in your same playing level.” “Will there be judges?… Read More Stories of Grace: “Just a Plain Ordinary Person”
I can’t remember the last time I beheld an onion with such joy as I did that day. I didn’t even want to cut it. But when I did, I relished the smarting tears that came as I sliced it into my cast iron frying pan and watched it begin to sizzle. It all began… Read More Then God Prepared An Onion…
