the greater gift

the greater gift

by | Aug 1, 2011 | for reflection

I wander conference halls in a blissful daze, happy just to share elbow space with some of the premier Christian woman leaders of my generation. With every beat of my heart, I sense confirmation that I belong here. Four years of anticipation have served well to...
[god in the yard] home: hospitality

[god in the yard] home: hospitality

by | Jun 8, 2011 | spiritual practice

[serialposts] “Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 Hospitality. The word evokes for me images of church fellowship halls, lined with long tables, loaded with steaming offerings for the Sunday afternoon potluck dinner. I...
[god in the yard] open: prayer

[god in the yard] open: prayer

by | May 25, 2011 | spiritual practice

[serialposts] He walks through the kitchen, pauses behind me as I reach into the pantry. Catches me as I turn back around: “So, what are you doing right now?” I giggle all flustered, murmur something about a million little things, and dodge. Later I am the one passing...