In the midst of all things–where alpha ends and omega begins, and the swirl of yesterdays give birth to this day–we seek the voice of your blessed Spirit. Ah, there it is, in the tempering breeze against the heat, and the cry of the hungry belly. It is there in the groan of our task… Read More
The Pastoral is Political: Romans 13
In the midst of the current immigration debacle in the United States, I have seen an uptick in quoting Romans 13:1-2: Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God. Therefore whoever resists authority resists what God has appointed,… Read More
RevGalBookPals: Bless This Mess
Do you need a book that gently and effectively melds progressive Christian theology with the (non-Pinterest) realities of parenting? Are you trying to locate your own parenting practice somewhere between books that advocate spanking and books that suggest wine pairings with your overnight oats? May I suggest Bless This Mess: A Modern Guide to Faith and… Read More
Monday Prayer
Cool breath of shade and delight of all creation, we crave the respite of your holy way. Whether the path is wide or narrow, dotted with blooms or bumpy with stones, we discover the gifts that await us in each nook and cranny; the carefully crafted petal and leaf, fragrances sweet and pungent, silence punctuated… Read More
Monday Prayer: turning toward love
Bearer of all, how tempting it is to sag and weep as your people suffer wound after unthinkable wound. How tempting it is to shrink from the pain and the grief, and seek the corners where we may be shielded from the assaults of hate. How tempting it is, to hope that others will step… Read More
Friday Prayer: Under Construction
Holy One, I created a list, Did some research, Wrote the dates in my calendar, Outlined my strategies, And realized… I had forgotten to pray. All these dreams and plans… I now bring to you. Lord, Please take these plans… Refine them. Redirect them. Remind me of Your sacred purpose And keep me ever mindful… Read More
Ordiversary Party: August!
It’s time to celebrate! August-ordained RevGals, it’s your moment to shine. This month’s party is being kicked off by the ever delightful Heidi Rodrick-Schnath, who is an ELCA (Lutheran) minister in Pennsylvania, USA. My denomination began ordaining women when I was 11. By the time I was twelve, I was thinking about being a pastor.… Read More
11th Hour Preacher Party: Teach us to pray
There are some really interesting options in the RCL passages this week – What’s in a name, in Hosea; Restoration and forgiveness in Psalm 85; What happens when a community forgets God in Genesis; Building on Christ’s foundation in Colossians and Teach us to pray in the gospel. Richness and diversity on a plate. What… Read More
Friday Prayer
Dear God- Somewhere there is a person who feels alone and unforgotten. They are wondering if their work matters. Their home is falling apart and they seek a peace for which they almost dare not hope. They have sounded alarms and been shut out of their community. They ache. Let this been an intercession for… Read More
RevGalBookPals: The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible and the Journey to Belong
In my experience as a pastor, there is sometimes a gap between what I read and enjoy theologically and what the people I serve read and enjoy for the same purpose. There is a delicate balance to finding a book for Bible study or book group that is challenging spiritually, but accessible in writing and… Read More
