The Vertical Thread

The Vertical Thread

I’ve been reading backwards through the New Testament. There’s something about reading the letters to the early church first, and then diving into the history of the formation of that church that is hitting differently for me.  As the wife of a pastor and co-shepherd of a beloved congregation, I find comfort in the letters […]

Is God Good?

Is God Good?

Do you believe God is good?  Really, do you honestly, deep down to your core, wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to say, God is good?  Do you live like you believe that? Have you directly applied to your life the belief that God is good, that He is capable of only good, and that all […]

I’m Not God

I’m Not God

I chose the wrong paint color for the Fellowship Hall at church.  We had set aside an entire day to get the job done. We had been advertising and recruiting help for several months in advance. We spent a good amount of money on multiple gallons of paint. We prepped the entire area. The first […]

Honey Words

Honey Words

Today I am upset. My heart rate is up, and I’ve written about five angry social media posts in my head. I’m mad for reasons you’ve probably also been mad in the last two years: someone won’t listen, won’t see reason and logic, only presents one side of an argument, the general anxiety-inducing conversations of […]