On Baptism and Growing Up
The first Sunday after Easter is a special one in our church. It is the Sunday in which the 5th grade students are baptised (if they so choose). It just so happens that we have a 5th grader in our … Continued
Tune My Heart
The more I take the time to listen to the words of hymns, the more I am moved by the depth of their theology. It’s easy to sing along and not pay attention to the words. The tune is familiar … Continued
The Day the Sisters Came to Visit
Yesterday came a knock at the door that I have been waiting for for a long time. A firm but friendly knock rang through the house and it was as if my sixth sense told me…they’re here. I opened the … Continued
Clean Laundry for Lent
Well, here we find ourselves once more. Lent. Even though I’m not Catholic but I find the practice of observing Lent introspective, challenging, rewarding and infuriating. It’s good to step out of the comfort zone, even if it is for … Continued
Grace for the Good Girl on The Mom Cafe
I’ve discovered something over the past 3 years (3 years?!?) of blogging. You make friends online. Good friends that you may never meet in person, but still really good friends. Bloggers love to support each other. I’ve found one … Continued
Celebrate Earth Day By Caring for God’s Creation
(photo source: The Chronicles of Narnia FB fan page) Happy Earth Day! It occurred to me, as a person of faith, that Earth Day should be rally day for all people of faith.
Be Still, My Soul
Be Still, My Soul Katharina von Schlegel (1752) Be still, my soul: for God is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Trust in your God, your savior and your guide, who through all changes faithful … Continued
A Disciples of Christ Minister’s Response to Sandy Hook
I know this is long but it is so worth it. Rev. David Spain of First Christian Church of Norman gave this sermon on January 6 and I knew the minute I heard it that his message needed to go … Continued
Where do we go from here? Trying to make sense of Sandy Hook
You know what’s awesome? Having your 2 year old tell you he needs to potty…while you’re in the shower. All parents of toddlers know that when a potty-training child says pee-pee, you jump. Nothing like leaning over the toilet, helping … Continued
All are welcome at the table
The following is a letter from the Disciples of Christ General Minister and President, Rev. Dr. Sharon E. Watkins. More from her can be found at her blog. June 2012 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In fielding questions from … Continued
